BEWARE the Phimosis diagnosis and the cure, circumcision. During infancy the prepuce (foreskin) is tightly fused to the glans (head) of the penis. The tissue itself is fibrous and dense at this age, as it is composed of a whorl of muscle fibers. The opening of the prepuce acts like a sphincter and only releases to allow urine to pass. This design serves very important functions: -It protects the developing penis from feces, bacteria and other harmful pathogens. This is especially important during the diaper-wearing years when a baby is continually exposed to his/her own feces (e-coli and other harmful bacteria/viruses). -It protects the developing glans and keeps them from becoming desensitized and keratinized. -It protects against urinary tract infections.
Posted on: Mon, 12 Jan 2015 21:42:51 +0000
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