What are the reasons for the redness of the foreskin after a circumcision surgery?

Patient's question:

I recently don't know why my lower body is very uncomfortable, and I also don't have morning erections anymore. What is the reason for the redness of the foreskin after the circumcision surgery?

Doctor's answer:

After a few days of surgery, redness and swelling appeared. External disinfectant needs to be sprayed, and the affected area should be washed with potassium permanganate solution multiple times a day. Although it may be irritating to the affected area, this is a normal phenomenon and is very helpful for the wound to heal. If this is persisted with, the swelling in the affected area will basically subside within half a month. After another week, it should be healed.
According to your description, your condition falls under the issues commonly encountered after a circumcision. In fact, since the postoperative period is short, it is very common to experience:
Recommendation:
The symptoms you described should be considered urethral irritation, which is very common after a circumcision. In the short term, active anti-inflammatory treatment should be administered, and medications should be changed regularly.

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