What to do if the wound is swollen after circumcision?

For some men, having phimosis is a very normal thing. This is a problem of reproductive development, not a serious disease. However, phimosis must be treated through surgery. Many men have encountered the problem of circumcision surgery. Not all men need to do this surgery. Although the surgery is not serious, postoperative care is particularly important. What should I do if the wound is swollen after circumcision?

Swelling of the circumcision wound is a common symptom. Mild edema of the glans penis within 3 to 4 days after the operation is normal, but there are individual differences. The reason for the edema is that after circumcision, the blood circulation in the frenulum of the foreskin is relatively abundant. After the operation, the blood vessels and lymphatic vessels in the skin are cut off, and a new return path is established, resulting in poor return, which takes some time. Therefore, local edema of the circumcision can generally recover in 2-3 weeks, and some can last for more than 3 months, but there is no need to panic. After the new circulation is formed, it will naturally stop swelling.

There are cases where edema is not completely eliminated 3 months after circumcision. The main reasons are that local lymphatic drainage is not fully established, early and frequent sexual intercourse, and frequent inappropriate stimulation of the incision site. Therefore, after surgery, you should be careful to avoid stimulating activities on the foreskin wound.

If the wound is swollen due to wound inflammation, you can use physiological saline to rinse the wound, and then apply iodine to disinfect the wound. If the foreskin wound cannot heal for a long time, you can use Yu's wound-closing prescription to treat the wound, which can reduce inflammation and swelling and promote rapid healing of the wound.

If the patient's foreskin wound swelling is more serious, some diuretic and anti-edema drugs can be used for auxiliary treatment.

Things to note after surgery include:

After the operation, the wound should be well cared for. In addition to antibiotics, drugs to prevent erection and relieve pain (such as Premarin, Sometol, etc.) should also be taken. If the wound is swollen, painful and bleeding, local cold compress and pressure can be applied to stop the bleeding; if the bleeding is severe, the patient should return to the hospital for treatment immediately.

The wound should be kept clean and dry after the operation. Be careful not to wet the gauze when urinating. There will be slight pain and bruising at the wound after circumcision surgery. Painkillers should be taken regularly. It will heal in about 7 to 10 days. The wound is sutured with absorbable sutures, so there is no need to remove the sutures.

It is best to rest for 2-3 days after the operation. You can rest in bed, surf the Internet or read books. Try to move as little as possible to prevent postoperative wound infection and bleeding. Change and wash your underwear, keep the wound clean and dry, and maintain a good and positive attitude, so that you can recover soon!

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