Synechia - a spike between the surface of the extremeflesh and head of the penis. At birth and in infancy, all boys have congenital synechia. They are rather gentle and delicate. Under the influence of enzymes of sebaceous glands and due to spontaneous erection they separate independently when preparing the head of the penis for opening. This process is physiological, not instantaneous, but gradual. Normally, he does not bring the child the slightest concern.
Sometimes during this process,a phenomenon such as balanoposthitis. This is the process of inflammation of the cluster of smegma, curd grease. The penis is red, edematous, and the child feels pain when urinating. Many parents start to panic and to sound alarm, but it is not necessary to be especially frightened. The phenomenon is not as terrible as it seems at first glance, and quickly enough to stop. As soon as the smegma breaks out, the process quickly subsides. To accelerate this, the cavity is washed between the head and the foreskin. This procedure is performed by a specialist, but any mother is able to learn. Sanitation is done by spraying an antiseptic. The simplest and most accessible of them is a decoction of chamomile. Contraindicated attempts to divide the synechia in boys one-time. Such ruptured adhesions will re-grow after 10 days, but they will no longer be tender, but with elements of connective tissue, that is, cicatricial.
The synechia in boys disappear on average to 6-7years, although this process is very individual. After 7 years in the body, hormonal changes occur, which also leads to a change in the composition of the smegma. Since that time, the risk of inflammation increases.
Synechia in boys: treatment
If the physiological process of separation of adhesions byfor one reason or another, the child is delayed, the doctor can appoint a separation of synechia. This procedure is extremely painful. By means of local anesthesia, a complete absence of pain and discomfort should be achieved. Why is it so important? Because the glans penis is an extremely sensitive area, here there are a lot of nerve endings.
It is difficult to remove the synechia in boys.Any pain syndrome in the genital area is always very powerful. And although it does not last long, only a few seconds, but such severe pain can lead to very serious violations, mental disorders and erectile dysfunction. I would like to be remembered by those who separate the synechia from boys without any anesthesia, saying: "Well, bear it a bit". A professional doctor will competently choose the optimal method of anesthesia, without forcing the child to experience pain.
A few words about the very procedure of separation of adhesions.It is made without any special tools, only with the help of hands and napkins. The period after this is very important. During the week, it will be necessary to apply special ointment preparations that prevent re-fusion. Ointments create a layer between the surfaces of the mucous membranes. If they are not applied, the adhesions will inevitably grow together again. So behind this moment in treatment it is necessary to watch especially carefully.
So, briefly summarize all of the above:
at an early age, the synechia of male children is almost universal, and this is a normal physiological condition;
sometimes there can be inflammation of the glans penis and foreskin, but this phenomenon is quickly treated by referring to a doctor or proper care at home;
the rupture of synechia at an early age can not be made;
instant rupture is an extremely painful process and should be performed only with full local anesthesia;
after removal of adhesions, treatment is carried out to prevent their re-union.
