Penis inclusion in children: not difficult to treat but should be detected and treated early

Burying the penis in a boy, though not too dangerous to his life, affects a lot's normal activities as well as the child's psychophysiology.

Parents should pay attention to observe the strange features on the child's body for timely treatment. Burying the penis if not treated promptly will lead to cirrhosis and many other complications. 

What is penis inclusion?

Penis inclusion is understood as a congenital malformation of the external genitals. The penis is covered with a foreskin. Usually, the foreskin hugs the penis and covers the scrotum. However, some boys are born with a foreskin that does not hold the penis evenly. The part closest to the scrotum has less skin. The penis can also indent inside the fat in the lower abdomen.

The above condition is called penile inclusions. In most children, penile inclusion is a disease that can be reversed.

Causes of penis inclusion defects in boys

Penis inclusion defects are usually caused by several of the following causes:

Problems with the skin and the fat that surrounds the penis while the fetus is growing;

Excess fat on the pubic bone is common in young children;

Insufficient skin between the penis and scrotum.

Signs of penile inclusions

Children about 2 years old will often have a penis buried. Parents should watch for the following signs:

The baby's penis is too small, making cleaning difficult;

The foreskin swells or dilates when the baby pee. If this happens frequently, the baby will not stop oozing urine. In addition, your baby may have difficulty adjusting the flow of urine during toilet training.

Obese adolescents may also have penile inclusions with the following symptoms:

Painful or difficult urination (bursitis);

Difficult to adjust the flow of urine because it is impossible to hold the penis

Shame in the dressing room;

It is difficult to do personal hygiene.

Is it difficult to treat penile inclusions?

Most defects do not require treatment. It usually goes away on its own after a while. In addition, penile inclusions can still be successfully treated when parents:

Use anti-inflammatory drugs betamethasone for the baby;

Use your hand to pull the baby's foreskin several times a day

In addition, this technology of surgical treatment of defects is also very popular. Parents can choose to have circumcision in the first month after the baby is born. Consult with your doctor to find out what treatment is right for your child.

Complications can be encountered after penile incubation surgery

Some post-surgical complications may appear but they only last for a short time, such as:

During the healing of the surgical wound, the scar tissue inside the skin sometimes sticks together or excess connective tissue forms. Both conditions can pull the penis back inward;

Swollen penis;

Grafted tissue is difficult to heal, the wound is necrotic or decreased sensation at the transplant site;

The foreskin is constantly growing;

Abdominal fat accumulates.

Penis inclusions can be frustrating

Children with penile inclusions are at risk of psychological trauma. Obese boys who have their penis buried will feel guilty about their bodies. As a result, they separate themselves from society. Surgery can relieve anxiety and improve appearance, but it's best for parents to try to encourage their child to lose weight before surgery.

Hopefully, when parents know the necessary information above, they can partly improve the health of their children.