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Q: Foreskin issue

asked by: DoctorQuestion on March 8th, 2008

im 17, and last night my foreskin got stuck behind my head and doesn't usually do this!
it really really hurt

an hour or so later i managed to get it back to normal
but since then it feels like my penis is just not there!
i can feel things if i touch it, but it isn't getting hard on its own.

i am struggling to get an erection and when i do, it's not hard

my penis feels like it's just not there though and it's really weird..

have i caused permenant damage?

please help...

Replies(4)

Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on April 1st, 2008

Penis Answer A3821

When the foreskin sticks behind the penis’s head that is a condition called parafimosis. Parafimosis can cause very serious consequences to the penis if it lasts too long. It is likely that one hour is not enough time to cause any permanent penis damage. You may want to consult a urologist about your condition.

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