Why am I unable to retract my penis’ foreskin?

Q: I am a 23 years old boy. Two months back I pulled the foreskin of my penis backwards and am unable to retract it now. It has swollen and also pains a lot. What do I do?

A:Your condition is known as paraphimosis. You need a circumcision. This is a simple operation, performable usually under local anesthesia, and patients usually leave the hospital within a few hours. You must get this done immediately.