My son is eight and a half months old and has a hidden penis [I think]. When you look at my son, he looks normal, it's just that when you look at my baby's member, his penis doesn't stick out. Not like, it's hard, but it goes inside. It looks like a flat area with just a little tiny hole where he pee's from. His scrotum size is normal it's just his penis I'm worried about. I have a pediatrician appointment today at 2:40 but I will be online until 2:00 central time. I am flipping out and can't find any help online about a "hidden penis" for babies. Do you guys know anything or have had a similar case like this? If so, what did you guys do? How did you deal with it? How is the recovery process?
2007-07-09 05:06:14 · 7 answers · asked by Ruby S 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Yes he is circumsized.
2007-07-09 05:41:11 · update #1
Search the term phimosis.
Phimosis indicates the inability to freely retract the foreskin.
It is very common in infant boys.
Was he circumcised or not?
My son WAS, & he developed this. Some think it is a condition strictly for uncircumcised boys, but it is not.
Anyhow, if he was uncircumcised, don't force his skin back at all!!!
It is dangerous, it will retract on its own later on in life.
It is not necessary right now.
If he is urinating fine, they will probably not do anything.
What we did was keep it greased up with vaseline & it worked its way out on its own. They were talking about re-cutting him & I said, NO WAY!!
So, I searched the term PHIMOSIS infants & found what I needed. http://www.male-initiation.net/phimosis_summary.html
Hope this helps!
2007-07-09 05:11:33 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your pediatrician will attempt to determine whether your child has a small penis (microphallus) or a veiled penis, a condition where a skin fold and fat cover it up. He will take steps to ascertain that the testicles are normal size and normally situated in the scrotum. He may refer the infant to a pediatric urologist for consultation. At this age, there are treatments other than surgery. Sometimes just waiting to see what happens is the proper thing. We call that "tincture of time and elixir of patience." If surgery is required, my guess is that it would be postponed to just prior to entering school.
An additional thought: did your infant have any problem with temperature control or low blood sugar when newly born? If so, this could be a pituitary problem. Rare, but worth thinking about.
2007-07-09 05:27:05 · answer #2 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, dont freak out, and I think you are right now just a bit. Saying surgery before seeing a Dr. is just silly.
I am sure if he had problems in that area before they would have picked up on it during circumcision, or other physical exams when he was a newborn.
Hang in there, it will be fine.
2007-07-09 05:10:56 · answer #3 · answered by Holmes C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you should speak to the baby's pediatrician if you are so concerned. maybe he or she could send you to see a urologist . my son has a similar problem my son was born with a micro penis (small penis) right now he receives hormones. all i could recommend is to go see the baby's doctors who knows it might not even be a big deal.
2007-07-09 05:22:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi ruby, my little man is 5.5 months - and he has exactly the same as what you have desrcibed. He is starting to balloon now and I have a referral to a paediatric surgeon for circumcision.. I am not at all keen for this procedure. What was the outcome of your visit? I am so worried for my little man, I don't want unnecessary surgery. Thanks.
2007-07-12 23:31:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be able to find some information here: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ambiguous-genitalia/DS00668
2007-07-09 05:11:09 · answer #6 · answered by Mee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is he circumsized?
2007-07-09 05:11:30 · answer #7 · answered by Ashley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋