What to do if the wound becomes fester after circumcision surgery? Here are some tips for you

Circumcision is a common reparative surgery for men. However, if improper care is taken or improper disinfection is done during the operation, it can easily cause inflammation and infection, which in turn can lead to suppuration of the circumcision wound. Delay wound healing and affect normal life. What should we do then?

Generally speaking, if the wound is festering and there is not too much pus and no tissue necrosis, you can use hydrogen peroxide or saline to rinse the wound, and then disinfect it with iodine. At the same time, take some oral antibiotics, such as levofloxacin, metronidazole, etc.

If the wound is severely festering and tissue necrosis occurs, the stitches need to be removed according to the circumstances. Tissue necrosis must be cleaned in time, and routine dressing changes such as iodine sand strips should be continued for several days after debridement, combined with oral antibiotic treatment. If routine dressing changes are performed and there is still no sign of growth in the wound, the wound should be treated with a closing dressing prescription, and attention should be paid to observation and care during the dressing changes.

Most cases of wound suppuration are due to failure to effectively control inflammation of the foreskin and glans penis before surgery, mistaken circumcision for those with incarcerated phimosis, failure to pay attention to aseptic operation or rough surgical operation, and urine contamination of the wound after surgery, which leads to incision infection and subsequent suppuration. Therefore, you must choose a regular hospital for surgery, and at the same time, insist on doing relevant nursing work after the operation. The wound should be kept clean and dry after surgery, and be careful not to wet the gauze when urinating. There will be slight pain and bruising at the wound after circumcision surgery. You should take painkillers regularly and it will heal in about 7 to 10 days. The wound is sutured with absorbable sutures, so there is no need to remove the sutures. Change your underwear, keep the wound clean and dry, and maintain a good and positive attitude, so that you can recover soon!