Patient's question:
Medical Description: On the seventh day after the circumcision surgery, I noticed a small crack in the wound on the back of the penis (the frenulum wound) with a small amount of blood leakage. It was likely caused by an erection during sleep. Now it's the eleventh day after the surgery, and the wound is no longer bleeding. I get an anti-inflammatory injection every day, but the wound hasn't healed yet.Past Treatment and Effect: I have been going to the hospital daily for wound dressing and intravenous drips.
Help Needed: The crack is less than one centimeter. Is it still necessary to dress the wound and receive intravenous drips? What should I do for self-treatment? How long will it take to heal? How can I speed up the healing process?
Doctor's answer:
If the wound opens within one week after surgery, this is usually due to improper wound care. If the length of the opening is small, it is generally not necessary to re-stitch the wound. Iodine solution can be used for disinfection, and proper care should be taken. If the wound opening is large and there is no signs of inflammation, the hospital may consider re-stitching the wound. After stitching, it is essential to pay close attention to wound care to avoid re-tearing and prolong the healing period. If the wound opening is large and accompanied by inflammation and infection, the wound should be debrided to remove superficial necrotic tissue and pus. At the same time, wound care with a healing ointment should be applied, and oral anti-inflammatory medication should be taken during the dressing change.