Patient's question:
I just had a circumcision surgery and now I'm afraid of getting infected. I'm worried about my health issues, so I want to ask what precautions should be taken after a circumcision?Doctor's answer:
After circumcision surgery, it is recommended to soak in potassium permanganate solution for one week. You can take a bath after half a month. Intercourse is recommended 40 days later, which is beneficial for wound healing.Post-Circumcision Surgery Precautions
Precaution 1: After circumcision, rest in bed for 3 to 4 days to avoid prolonged standing or sitting for extended periods. Some young men may feel embarrassed to take a break after surgery and continue their routine activities. Due to poor local blood circulation, this can directly lead to swelling of the glans penis, affecting wound healing.
Precaution 2: Wear loose underwear as much as possible. After the wound is re-bandaged with sterile gauze, a gauze curtain is placed in the perineal area. This is intended to reduce friction on the glans penis.
Precaution 3: Mild swelling of the glans penis is a normal phenomenon within 3 to 4 days after circumcision.