Patient's question:
My baby is 5 and a half years old. He urinates a bit thinly, and it seems there might be an issue with excessive foreskin. Can it be circumcised at this age? Does it require general anesthesia?What kind of help you need: Does a 5-week-old boy need general anesthesia for circumcision?
Doctor's answer:
Your child's age can wait a bit longer. If it's still the same after a year, it might be time for circumcision. However, since the child is quite young, general anesthesia is necessary, as it could affect the surgery. At the age of 5, children generally don't cooperate well with surgery, so it might be necessary to use general anesthesia. If the child can cooperate and doesn't move around during the procedure, local anesthesia could be an option. Pay close attention to hygiene and observe the situation carefully, as the child's foreskin may still change. It might even retract on its own. Additionally, be mindful of preventing infections.