Does it hurt to remove the stitches after circumcision surgery?

Phimosis is a common male disease, and it is also easy to treat. It only requires a small incision to completely solve the problem. However, many patients are very worried about the removal of stitches after surgery because they don't know whether it will hurt. In response to this situation, let's take a detailed look at the question of whether it will hurt to remove stitches after phimosis surgery.

Men's specialists say that it is painless to remove stitches during circumcision surgery. At most, the patient will feel a sting from an ant. In addition, circumcision surgery is a relatively minor operation in clinical practice. The operation process is also very simple and there is no pain during the operation (there may be a slight pain during anesthesia).

Experts remind patients that after circumcision surgery, they should eat a bland diet and avoid irritating foods. As long as there is no infection after circumcision, it can generally heal in seven to ten days. However, it takes about one month for the wound to heal completely and withstand external forces such as sexual intercourse. However, general body movement will not cause harm. After the treatment, it is still better to wear loose and breathable underwear, and keep the glans penis upward to reduce edema. Regular follow-up can be done if necessary. Whether to use Yao or not, please make scientific arrangements under the guidance of a doctor.

Generally, the stitches can be removed after 7-10 days. You cannot have sex within one month. It will hurt when the stitches are removed, and if they are not removed cleanly (the stitches can be softened and absorbed), there will be a small lump. It will be a little painful at first, but it will disappear within a year. There will be no problem.

In addition, if the catgut is used, there is no need to remove the stitches. The circumcision without stitches has always been favored by many male friends. In addition, many hospitals can perform circumcision now, but you must choose a regular hospital.

In fact, for patients, instead of worrying about whether it hurts to remove the stitches after circumcision surgery, it is better to do relevant nursing work after the surgery, such as keeping the wound clean and hygienic after the surgery to avoid wound infection. You must know that if an infection occurs, the situation will be much more serious than the pain when the stitches are removed.