Patient's question:
I've had my circumcision surgery for half a month. Today, I just had the bandages removed, and the incision is swollen around all the edges. Is it an infection or something else?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, it is inferred that you have just had your stitches removed after a circumcision surgery, and you are only experiencing swelling with no other symptoms. After the stitches are removed from a circumcision surgery, slight swelling is normal and generally does not require intervention. Proper wound care education should be provided to prevent the wound from reopening or to avoid the recurrence of symptoms such as wound infection. If the swelling is severe and accompanied by pain, redness, and a feeling of warmth, it may indicate inflammation, and anti-inflammatory treatment may be necessary. For patients, if the condition of the male reproductive system is severe, timely symptomatic treatment and appropriate medication should be administered.