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Presionar (comprimir) la cabeza del pene mientras se hala el prepucio hacia adelante puede reducir la inflamación debido a la parafimosis. Si esto no funciona, será necesario realizar una circuncisión quirúrgica rápida.
Es probable que el pronóstico sea excelente si la afección se diagnostica y se trata rápidamente.
Si la parafimosis se deja sin tratamiento, puede interrumpir el flujo sanguíneo a la punta del pene. En casos extremos (e infrecuentes), esto puede llevar a:
Acuda a la sala de urgencias local si esto se presenta.
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