Pictures of edema after circumcision surgery

Post-circumcision edema refers to the edema of the male genitals within 3-5 days after the circumcision. Post-circumcision edema is like lymphatic obstruction that causes lymphatic swelling. Obstruction of venous return can also cause penile edema. Therefore, edema after phimosis surgery is a relatively normal manifestation. How to treat edema after circumcision surgery?

The edema that occurs after the surgery for phimosis usually recovers in 2-3 weeks, but it can last for more than 3 months. However, there is no need to worry. If you are really worried, you can go to the hospital for a follow-up visit.

After the operation, check and change the dressing, keep the wound clean and dry, and perform microwave therapy such as red light to promote wound repair. During this period, try to eat a light diet, do not eat spicy food, hot and hot food, try to reduce stimulation of the penis, reduce hardening, so as to prevent the wound from cracking and causing unnecessary inconvenience. It is very common to have an erection after surgery for prepuce hyperplasia, such as an erection in the morning. As long as the wound does not burst, it is generally fine. Do not have sex within one month, otherwise the wound that has been healed may break. You can exercise excessively after about 3 weeks. Finally, pay attention to keeping the wound dry, and do not wet the gauze with urine. If the gauze is wet, go to the hospital to replace it.

First, there may be mild pain and bruising in the wound after circumcision, so you should take painkillers regularly after the operation and wear loose clothes and pants as much as possible to avoid friction on the male genitals.

Second, before the wound is repaired, you should take anti-inflammatory medication according to the doctor's instructions and go for regular follow-up visits.

Third, keep the wound clean and dry after surgery, and do not wet the gauze when urinating.

Fourth, avoid getting an erection after surgery to prevent wound cracking.

Fifth, if the wound is swollen, painful and bleeding, you can apply partial ice compress to stimulate blood circulation; if the bleeding is severe, you should go to the hospital for an outpatient check-up immediately.

Sixth, you should prepare several pairs of underwear in advance and change them frequently after the operation, because tissue fluid will leak out during the repair period.