What should I pay attention to after circumcision?

After the circumcision, you must pay attention to the nursing care, and clean the wound every day to avoid bacterial infection as much as possible. You should also pay attention to the diet and avoid spicy food. Especially for some patients who love to drink, they can't drink after the circumcision, otherwise it is likely to cause wound infection. So what should you pay attention to after the circumcision?

What should I pay attention to after circumcision?

1. There will be slight pain and bruising at the wound after the operation. You should take medication regularly and it will heal in about 7 to 10 days. The wound should be kept clean and dry after the operation. Be careful not to wet the gauze when urinating.

2. Most wound sutures are closed with absorbable sutures, so in most cases there is no need to remove the sutures. Some hospitals require suture removal according to the doctor's instructions. If the penis is erect, please protect the wound with one hand and pinch the glans with the other hand to allow the penis to retract naturally to avoid the wound from splitting.

3. Within one week after circumcision, try to avoid sexual stimulation and fantasy, hold urine, and avoid repeated erections of the penis that may affect the healing of the wound or cause re-bleeding; sexual intercourse is prohibited within 30 days after the operation to avoid incision cracking or bleeding. However, doctors remind that the wound will take different time to heal depending on individual circumstances.

4. Avoid standing, sitting or walking for a long time after circumcision. If you sit for a long time, it will lead to poor blood circulation in the perineum, aggravate the swelling of the surgical incision, and affect the healing of the wound.

5. After circumcision, there will be slight swelling at the wound, which is a normal postoperative reaction and does not require special treatment. However, if blisters appear, or the swelling is severe, or the glans is bruised and bloody, you should go to the hospital for treatment immediately.