What to do if circumcision causes swelling?

Boys need to be circumcised when they reach a certain age, but they must not be careless after circumcision. They must pay more attention to detailed hygiene, otherwise it will lead to bacterial infection and edema. In addition, they must be careful not to do strenuous exercise and rest more at home, which can also play a protective role. Do not touch it with your hands.

All openings of the body are the first line of defense for the body's immune system. The glands of the foreskin secrete antibacterial and antiviral proteins, such as lysozyme, which is also found in tears and mother's milk. Specialized epithelial cells, such as Langerhans cells, are components of the immune system and are abundant in the outer surface of the foreskin. The plasma cells of the foreskin mucosa secrete immunoglobulins, which are antibodies that prevent infection.

If in adulthood, the foreskin opening is narrow, the foreskin is still adhered to the glans penis, and the foreskin cannot be turned up, exposing the urethral opening or glans penis, it is called phimosis in medicine.

If the foreskin can expose the glans penis, but the foreskin opening is very small and does not cover the external opening of the urethra, it is called foreskin is too long.

If there is hypospadias, the foreskin can be used to repair the urethra. As the child grows older, the foreskin can be used to protect the glans penis and urethra from accidental injuries.