Patient's question:
Male, 38 years old, last week it seemed like he had a slight fever, then felt tired and sleepy. When he got home at night, he noticed a ring of redness on the head of his penis, with some bleeding. At the time, he went to the hospital, and the doctor said it was caused by balanitis. Please ask: How can phimosis swelling be reduced quickly?Doctor's answer:
Edema after circumcision is a relatively common symptom. Mild swelling of the glans penis within 3 to 4 days after surgery is normal, but there is individual variation. The cause of edema is due to the rich blood circulation in the frenulum area of the foreskin. After the surgery, the blood and lymphatic vessels of the skin are cut off, and new circulation pathways need to be established, which may lead to poor drainage for a period of time. The duration of swelling varies from person to person. Recurrent swelling at the surgical site after the procedure usually resolves within 2 to 3 weeks, though it may take up to 3 months or longer in some cases. However, there is no need to panic, as the swelling will naturally subside once the new circulation is established. If the swelling persists for an extended period, it is advisable to return to the hospital for a recheck to prevent secondary infection. Effective treatment can also be administered to reduce the swelling.