Patient's question:
I am 16 years old. Last week, I just had an appendectomy surgery, so after being discharged from the hospital, it took about a week before I went to wash my penis. I found that it was full of white smegma, so I washed it for a long time. After about 3 or 4 days, when I went to wash it again, I found that the foreskin was swollen and red, with two particularly painful spots, and the urethral opening was also red. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
After undergoing circumcision for excessive foreskin, swelling in the glans area is likely due to poor drainage of local lymphatic tissue. Over time, collateral circulation will gradually form, and this condition will return to normal. Generally, it takes about 3 weeks to reach normal conditions, but it may also extend to around 3 months, depending on the individual.It is important to maintain local hygiene, keeping the area clean and dry. Wear loose cotton underwear. If swelling is significant, sexual activity should be temporarily avoided. While swelling can be relieved after circumcision, the treatment process is usually slow, and the condition may easily recur post-treatment. Therefore, medication should be used appropriately during treatment.