Phimosis and paraphimosis are conditions that sound very similar but have very different treatment requirements.<br />Phimosis is the medical term for a foreskin that is too tight to be pulled back. It usually isn’t something to worry about unless it is causing you pain or difficulty while urinating or having sex.<br /><br />Paraphimosis is when a tight foreskin is pulled behind the head of the penis and can then not be moved forward. Paraphimosis can be a serious condition that requires urgent medical attention.<br />
