Is it normal to have pus discharge after circumcision?

Circumcision is a surgery that many men will undergo. Through this surgery, the problem of male foreskin being too long can be solved and the male penis can return to normal. Of course, after circumcision, many men will experience pus discharge, which is not normal. It is a symptom caused by postoperative infection. Here is an introduction to the treatment of postoperative infection after circumcision!

Post-circumcision infection is a common complication, and any surgical incision may become infected. The foreskin is more likely to be infected. One reason is that urine soaks the dressing and the wound, which can easily cause infection; secondly, this area is relatively moist and hidden, which can easily cause bacterial growth. Therefore, effective antibiotics should be used for a period of time after the operation. In addition, the wound should be kept clean and dry after the operation. Please be careful not to wet the gauze when urinating. If the gauze is soaked with urine, you can remove the gauze first and then return to the outpatient clinic to change the dressing.

After the surgery, when the anesthetic effect wears off, the wound will be slightly painful and swollen. You should take medication regularly. Usually, the symptoms will subside after three days, and the wound will heal after seven to ten days. Before the wound heals, you should follow the doctor's instructions and return for regular follow-up examinations.

In addition, edema often occurs after circumcision. In fact, according to experts, edema after surgery is a normal reaction after surgery. It is normal to have edema after circumcision, and it will not be aggravated after the stitches are removed. Edema will occur after circumcision due to the reconstruction of the surrounding lymphatic return. This is a physiological reaction.

Edema usually disappears in 1-2 months, and there is no way to make it disappear. If the edema does not disappear, it may be considered that inflammation has occurred, so the focus should be on controlling inflammation. Under the guidance of a doctor, abalone or magnesium sulfate solution can be used to eliminate the swelling locally. If necessary, physical therapy can be used to eliminate the swelling and recover faster. However, if the edema is very serious, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination in time.

Regarding anti-infection after circumcision, since the penis has good blood supply and strong anti-infection ability, oral antibiotics for one week are generally sufficient after ordinary circumcision. For patients with phimosis, if the peeled surface of the glans skin is relatively large during the operation, there is a lot of bleeding, and it is estimated that the healing time is relatively long, appropriate intravenous infusion of antibiotics can be used.