Patient's question:
Hello! I noticed patches on my glans with different colors, and there's a ring of white substance around the edge of the glans that can't be washed off. Is this condition caused by balanitis? If it is balanitis, what are the better treatments for foreskin swelling?Doctor's answer:
Swelling after circumcision is caused by the interruption of local venous blood vessels during the surgery, leading to poor venous drainage and subsequent swelling. It may also be due to the excessively tight re-bandaging after the procedure, which restricts local venous flow and causes swelling. If the penis itself has a tight ring, and the circumcision surgery does not completely cut through the narrowed area, the tight ring may remain, resulting in poor venous blood flow and causing swelling. In such cases, a careful assessment is necessary.For swelling after circumcision, it is recommended to pay attention to your diet after the surgery. Avoid spicy and irritating foods post-surgery, and maintain a light diet.