Patient's question:
I noticed that my glans seems to have some blisters, red and swollen. The hospital examination said it was balanitis. I didn't do much, but how did I get this disease? Please ask: What are the treatments for phimosis edema?Doctor's answer:
Edema 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 bandaging after the procedure, which restricts local venous flow and causes swelling. If the foreskin has a tight ring, incomplete incision of the narrowed area during circumcision may leave the ring intact, resulting in poor venous drainage and swelling. In such cases, a careful assessment is necessary.For edema after circumcision, it is recommended to pay attention to your diet after the surgery. Avoid spicy and irritating foods postoperatively, and maintain a light diet to prevent irritation of the wound and hinder scarring. Consume high-protein and high-fiber foods to aid in the complete healing of the wound.