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DESCRIPTION
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If the foreskin of the penis is so tight that it can't be pulled back, the condition is known as phimosis (fim-O-sis). It is seen most frequently in children.
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CAUSES
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The problem may be present from birth. It also can be caused by an infection or scar tissue from an injury.
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CARE
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If the boy is unable to urinate, seek medical attention at once. The doctor may need to thread a tube (catheter) into the tip of the penis, through the urinary canal (urethra), and into the bladder to drain the urine. If the boy can urinate, he may not need treatment right away. The usual remedy is circumcision to remove the foreskin.
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