Patient's question:
On December 6th, I had a circumcision with a ring, and on the morning of December 7th, I went back to the hospital to put on the outer ring and remove dead skin. That evening, I started experiencing swelling, which has not subsided by today, December 15th. The swelling is accompanied by dry, peeling skin. Since December 13th, the skin of my glans has also become dry, resembling a crust. When will the inner ring be removed? Since the hospital where the surgery was performed is far away, I haven't been able to go for consultation. How can the swelling be resolved?Doctor's answer:
According to the surgery time, the fusion images show that the swelling is gradually subsiding, and there are no signs of infection. The swelling after the foreskin surgery is mainly due to the interruption of blood flow. Venous vessel reconstruction requires a certain amount of time, so this mild swelling may persist for about a month. The foreskin can recover, but the healing time is generally long, and it is prone to complications after treatment. Therefore, during treatment, medications should be used according to the symptoms. Additionally, patients should avoid prolonged sitting or riding and pay close attention to personal hygiene.