Paraphimosis Reduction Treatment in India
About Paraphimosis Reduction
Key Highlights
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Urgent relief from severe pain and swelling.Restores normal blood flow to prevent tissue damage.Can often be performed manually without surgery.Prevents serious complications like gangrene.Performed quickly, often in an outpatient or emergency setting.Helps preserve long-term penile function and sensation./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Trapped, retracted foreskin forming a tight band behind the glans.
- Severe pain and significant swelling of the glans (penile head).
- Discoloration (bluish or purple) of the glans indicating impaired blood flow.
- Inability to urinate (urinary retention) due to swelling.
- Failure of gentle, at-home attempts to reduce the foreskin.
- Recurrent episodes of paraphimosis.
How to prepare
- Urgent medical assessment to confirm diagnosis.
- Administration of a local penile nerve block or sedation for pain management.
- Cleaning and disinfecting the genital area to prevent infection.
- Application of a lubricating jelly or osmotic agent (like sugar paste) to reduce swelling.
- Informed consent discussion regarding the procedure and potential need for surgery.
- No specific fasting is usually required for manual reduction.
Risks & possible complications
- Pain during the procedure despite anesthesia.
- Bleeding or hematoma (bruising).
- Infection at the site.
- Recurrence of paraphimosis.
- Injury to the penile skin or glans.
- Scarring or narrowing of the foreskin (meatal stenosis) in the long term.
- Rare risk of impaired sensation or erectile dysfunction.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Immediate relief of pain and reduction in swelling post-procedure.
- Application of antibiotic ointment and a loose, protective dressing.
- Pain management with prescribed or over-the-counter analgesics.
- Keeping the area clean and dry; gentle washing with mild soap.
- Avoiding sexual activity and strenuous exercise for 2-4 weeks.
- Follow-up with the andrologist to monitor healing and discuss preventive measures like circumcision if needed.
- Seeking immediate care if severe pain, fever, or increased swelling recurs.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-1 days (typically outpatient)
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Expected recovery time:
1-2 weeks for full healing
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering paraphimosis reduction in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
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Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for paraphimosis reduction compare across other countries where we have data.
Sneha Bhatia, a 22-year-old medical student,...
Sneha Bhatia, a 22-year-old medical student, experienced acute pain and swelling after her first sexual intercourse. Anxious and self-diagnosing online, she feared an STI or permanent injury. She presented to the university clinic, where the andrologist, recognizing her medical knowledge was heightening her anxiety, calmly diagnosed traumatic paraphimosis. He explained the mechanics clearly, like a teacher to a student, and recommended a manual reduction with a dorsal slit if necessary, emphasizing it was a fixable, mechanical issue. The reduction was successfully performed with local anesthetic. Recovery was swift with ice packs and anti-inflammatories. Sneha moved from a state of professional embarrassment and acute anxiety, feeling she 'should have known better', to clinical understanding and personal relief. The experience gave her newfound empathy for patients in vulnerable situations and dissolved her fear, allowing her to view it as a minor, resolved incident.