What to do if the penis is hard after circumcision

Circumcision is a very minor operation, but it also has certain risks, such as erection during the operation. Some men have erections after the operation due to special circumstances. At this time, be sure not to watch too intimate movies and TV shows. It is best to listen to music, read books, and sleep alone. Sexual intercourse is prohibited within one month after the operation, so many men are recommended to have their circumcision done before getting married.

Generally, the edema after circumcision surgery will subside in about 2 to 4 weeks, which varies from person to person. First of all, it is recommended that you avoid drinking, overwork, and staying up late, and try to reduce nighttime erections. If the wound has healed, you can apply hot compresses every night to promote the subsidence of this edema. Drink more water to promote the body's metabolism.

First of all, we need to explain the difference between prepuce and phimosis: when the foreskin covers the glans penis and can be turned up without erection, it is called prepuce; when the foreskin cannot be turned up, the glans penis cannot be exposed, and only the urethra opening is exposed, it is called phimosis. If it is phimosis, it must be treated surgically to avoid affecting the normal development of the penis, causing erectile pain, ejaculation difficulties, etc.; if the prepuce is too long and the glans penis is exposed after erection, and there is no other urinary discomfort, it can be observed without surgery.

Let's talk about the harm: Phimosis is much more harmful to the human body than prepuce. In some severe cases of phimosis, the foreskin opening is as narrow as a pinhole, and the foreskin bulges like a ball during urination, which makes urination difficult. Due to the narrowness of the foreskin and urethral opening, the bladder sphincter contracts during urination, and the internal bladder pressure exceeds the pressure that the bladder's Mao sheath can withstand before or at the same time as overcoming the urethral resistance. Urine refluxes along the ureter, and the ureter and renal pelvis dilate, causing bacterial infection of the upper urinary tract and scar formation, leading to secondary reflux nephropathy and even kidney function damage.

So, for the question of "What are the advantages and disadvantages of circumcision?", it depends on the situation. Of course, it does not mean that you must not have surgery if the foreskin is too long. Regular cleaning and care can avoid some urinary diseases. However, what I want to say here is: instead of walking on thin ice, it is better to have surgery as soon as possible to solve this unknown trouble. Anyway, the price and difficulty of circumcision surgery are now popular. What should I do if I have an erection after circumcision? How should I care after circumcision?

The circumcision procedure takes about half an hour, and there is no need to stay in the hospital. You can leave immediately after the procedure.

There will be slight pain and bruising at the wound after the operation. You should take painkillers/medicine regularly. It will heal in about 7 to 10 days.

The wound should be kept clean and dry after the operation, and be careful not to wet the gauze when urinating.

The wound is sutured with absorbable sutures, so there is no need to remove the sutures.

If the penis is erect, please protect the wound with one hand and pinch the glans with the other hand to allow the penis to retract naturally to avoid the wound from splitting.

If the wound is swollen, painful and bleeding, you can apply local cold compress and pressure to stop the bleeding; if the bleeding is severe, you should return to the hospital for treatment immediately.

Prepare a few extra pairs of underwear for replacement (or buy disposable underwear), because tissue fluid may seep out and dirty the underwear during the recovery period.

It is best to avoid sexual thoughts during the recovery period. Patients can resume their sex life one month after the operation.

Before the wound heals, you should return for regular follow-up examinations.

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