Patient's question:
Post- circumcision surgery for one day, severe edema in the surgical area, intravenous infusion of tinidazole has been administered today, and ceftriaxone is scheduled for infusion tonight. Sleep is good. Can magnesium sulfate wet compress be used for edema in the surgical area after circumcision?Doctor's answer:
Edema after circumcision is a relatively common symptom. Mild swelling of the glans penis within 3-4 days after surgery is normal, but there is individual variation. The cause of edema after circumcision is that the blood supply (circulation) of the frenulum is relatively rich. Postoperatively, the blood and lymphatic vessels of the skin are cut off, and new circulation pathways are established, leading to poor inflow. This requires a certain period of time, so local swelling may reappear after surgery. Generally, it takes 2-3 weeks to recover, although it may last for more than 3 months in some cases. However, there is no need to panic. Once the new blood circulation is established, the swelling will naturally subside.