Patient's question:
I had my circumcision surgery last Monday. After the surgery, the doctor prescribed me three doses of anti-inflammatory medication. It's a bit expensive. Now there's some swelling and inflammation in the area. Could you please recommend what kind of anti-inflammatory medication is better to take after a circumcision?Doctor's answer:
After circumcision, oral antibiotics are generally taken for 3-5 days. Typically, oral antibiotics against Gram-positive bacteria, such as penicillin derivatives (including penicillin for Staphylococcus aureus), cephalosporins, erythromycin, and other drugs, are sufficient to prevent local infection. Currently, some hospitals, especially private urological clinics, prescribe large amounts of antibiotics to patients after circumcision. This is not only expensive but also harmful to the patient's health. For profit, they resort to unethical practices. Circumcision surgery is no different from general cleanliness surgery and generally does not require postoperative antibiotic treatment. However, for safety, a sufficient amount of oral antibiotics can be taken. Common household antibiotics can be taken according to the instructions on the packaging.