Patient's question:
My body is generally quite average, and I would never get any diseases, but there has always been a problem puzzling me, which is that my foreskin is indeed a bit long. What should I do about edema after foreskin surgery?Doctor's answer:
This surgery is a very common minor circumcision procedure, and postoperative swelling of the glans is also a common symptom. Mild swelling of the glans within 3 to 4 days after surgery is normal, though there is individual variation. The cause of swelling is that the blood circulation of the foreskin is relatively rich after circumcision. After the skin is removed, the blood vessels and lymphatic vessels are excised, creating a new circulation pathway, which takes time to establish and may cause reflux. Therefore, local swelling after surgery may take 2 to 3 weeks to fully resolve and can persist for up to 3 months, but it does not need to cause alarm. The new circulation pathway will naturally resolve without swelling. If the swelling persists for a longer duration, it is important to have a thorough examination at the hospital to prevent secondary infection and ensure effective treatment to completely eliminate the swelling.