How long after circumcision surgery can I take a shower?

Long foreskin can cause many problems for men, which have adverse effects on male sexual function, reproductive ability and hygiene and health. Surgery can effectively solve this problem and effectively prevent inflammation and symptoms in the male reproductive area. So, how long after circumcision can you take a bath?

It usually takes a week. The recovery time after circumcision surgery varies for men, but generally the stitches can be removed in about a week. If the wound heals well, you can take a shower. If the wound heals poorly, don't rush to take a shower, but wait a few more days. If you have to let the wound come into contact with moisture, it may cause infection.

After circumcision surgery, men need to pay attention to some issues. Pay attention to the condition of the wound in daily life, keep it dry, and be careful not to let the urine wet the gauze when urinating. If erection occurs during the recovery period of surgery, men should maintain the wound, let the erection disappear as soon as possible, and try to avoid touching things that may cause sexual excitement and erection.

If the unhealed wound bleeds or swells due to external force or erection, ice can be used to reduce the bleeding. If the bleeding is severe, go to the hospital immediately. Within three months after circumcision surgery, men should control their sexual intercourse, as it may cause the wound to rupture, leading to bleeding and infection. After the surgery, you should also pay attention to a light diet and ensure rest.

Common problems after circumcision surgery

1. You should rest in bed for 3-4 days after the operation, and avoid standing or sitting for a long time. Some young people are reluctant to take a vacation after the operation and insist on working. Due to the poor blood circulation in some parts, the glans penis will swell into a purple eggplant shape, which will affect the wound healing.

2. Wear looser underwear. Generally, after surgery, the doctor will put a gauze on the vulva after dressing the wound with medical dressing to reduce the friction of the glans penis.

3. It is normal for the glans penis to be slightly edematous within 3 to 4 days after surgery. This is a response of the body caused by anesthesia and surgical treatment. Note that the swelling is light pink at this time.

4. Do not wet the medical dressing when urinating. If it has been soaked by urine, it should be replaced as soon as possible. You can prepare cotton wool soaked in 75% ethanol or 1:1000 gentamicin solution or saline solution to clean it after urinating.