Sutures after phimosis surgery

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My son is now 10 years old, and his foreskin is a little long. Now it's summer vacation. I want to take him to have foreskin surgery, but I'm worried that he is too young. After finding out this problem, the doctor treated me in time. Now my condition is getting better. Let's talk about the sutures after the operation.

Sutures after phimosis surgery

Step 1: edema after circumcision is a natural phenomenon. Patients must take good care at home. If they don't pay attention, it will lead to infection, causing edema after circumcision. Mild edema within 3 to 4 days after surgery should be a normal phenomenon. It may be the body reaction caused by anesthetics and surgery. Generally, the swelling is pink at this time.

The second step: To observe the swelling of the foreskin, if the wound healed better, you can use light saline cleaning. If the swelling is severe, you need to wash with medicine to eliminate the inflammation. After the inflammation disappears for 7 days, you can wash with water. For circumcision, pay attention to good hygiene, regular disinfection treatment, to avoid penile erection, affect the wound healing.

Step 3: the common symptom after circumcision is edema, especially at the frenulum, so there is no need to be nervous. Generally use anti-inflammatory drugs, change the dressing on time, and you will be cured in about a month. Pay attention to hygiene, don't eat spicy food, and prohibit sex for a month.

matters needing attention

Foreskin phimosis can be treated by circumcision. Generally, children aged 8-9 years old can be treated as early as possible after local anesthesia. The baby born in the hospital can be considered for an operation to avoid trouble in the future. Circumcision belongs to outpatient surgery, generally does not need to be hospitalized. The suture can be removed after 1-2 days rest, about 7-10 days.