How long does it take for the swelling to subside after phimosis circumcision?

During circumcision surgery, slight edema of the penis will occur. Don't panic at this time. It is a normal edema. As long as you strengthen care and prevent infection, the edema will slowly subside over time. Generally, after three to five days, the swelling will disappear a lot, and it will be completely recovered after 2 to 3 weeks. Of course, if it is not properly treated, it may cause infection and worsen the edema. At this time, you should seek medical attention in time.

Nursing

After the operation, you need to check and change the dressing, keep the wound clean and dry, and you can also perform appropriate microwave treatments such as red light to promote wound healing. During this period, try to eat a light diet, avoid spicy or hot foods, and try to avoid stimulating the penis and reducing erections to prevent the wound from splitting and causing unnecessary trouble. It is very common to have an erection after phimosis surgery, such as morning erection. As long as the wound does not burst, there is generally no problem. You should not have sexual intercourse within one month, otherwise the healed wound may break. You can start strenuous exercise after about 3 weeks. Finally, be sure to keep the wound dry and do not wet the gauze with urine. If the gauze is wet, go to the hospital to change it.

First, there may be slight pain and bruising in the wound after circumcision surgery, so you should take painkillers regularly after the surgery and try to wear loose clothes to avoid friction with the penis.

Second, before the wound heals, you should take anti-inflammatory medication as prescribed by your doctor and return for regular checkups.

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

Fourth, avoid erection after surgery to prevent wound dehiscence.

Fifth, if the wound is swollen, painful and bleeding, you can apply local cold compress and pressure to stop the bleeding; if the bleeding is severe, you should go to the hospital for a follow-up visit immediately.

Sixth, you should prepare several pairs of underwear for changing after the operation, because tissue fluid may seep out during the recovery period.

Precautions

1. Keep your mood stable within one week after circumcision and try to avoid erection to prevent the incision from splitting, bleeding and infection. If an erection occurs, you should take deep breaths and come to the hospital for a follow-up visit if necessary.

2. Use antibiotics as directed by your doctor within one week after circumcision surgery and change the dressing every other day. If the dressing is wet, go to the hospital in time to change the dressing.

3. Avoid alcohol, chili peppers and other spicy foods within one week after circumcision.

4. If bleeding does not stop and swelling is obvious after circumcision, you need to go to the hospital for a follow-up visit.

5. In terms of diet, you should pay attention to eating light food as much as possible, eat less spicy and irritating food, and absolutely prohibit smoking and drinking.

6. Avoid exposure to pornographic and obscene books and television, so as to avoid erection caused by sexual stimulation and postoperative bleeding.

7. It is best to change the dressing every 3 days after the operation. You can work and study normally after the doctor confirms that you are fully recovered.