Patient's question:
I am 16 years old and had appendicitis surgery last week. After being discharged from the hospital, it took about a week before I took a shower. When I did, I noticed that there was a lot of white smegma inside. It took me a long time to clean it. After about 3 or 4 days, when I went to shower again, I found that the foreskin was red and swollen, 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, the swelling in the glans area is likely due to poor drainage of local lymphatic tissue. Over time, collateral circulation will repeatedly form, and this condition will gradually subside and return to normal. Generally, it may take about 3 weeks to surpass the normal state, but it may also be delayed to around 3 months, depending on the individual.In daily life, it is important to maintain local hygiene, keeping the area clean and dry. Wear loose cotton underwear. If the swelling is significant, sexual activity should be temporarily prohibited. The condition of the foreskin is prone to recurrence, requiring long-term medication.