Should you change the dressing on the fifth day after a circumcision?

Patient's question:

On the fifth day after circumcision surgery, what should be paid attention to? Is it necessary to take medicine and change dressings every day? Is it necessary to undergo various physical treatments? Does it have the potential to be contagious or is it normal? Should the purple and swollen area be treated with physical therapy to completely eliminate it? How long does it usually take to remove the stitches? If the stitches fall off on their own, will there be bleeding? Will it be okay if there is a scab? I would like to ask if, in addition to the 5 days or 10 days after the stitches are removed, it is still necessary to take medicine and change dressings? Is it necessary to undergo various physical treatments? When can the gauze be removed? What should be paid attention to?

Doctor's answer:

According to your symptoms, this time, the circumcision surgery was very successful, no signs of infection. Mainly, pay attention to prevent industrial pollution when defecating, and use povidone-iodine for sterilization daily. It will gradually peel off the stitches after about seven days.
Men facing genitourinary problems should follow the principle of symptomatic treatment in a timely manner and should not avoid seeking medical attention. If genitourinary problems do not improve with treatment, it is important to change the treatment plan promptly.

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