Patient's question:
Hypospadias surgery was performed on November 9th, but the frenulum has still been swollen until today. The hospital where the surgery was done said it's normal, but the swelling hasn't gone down at all. Is it possible that it was done improperly? I'm very worried. It's been a month, and the swelling is still there. I want to know if this is normal and how long it will take to recover. I hope the doctor can give a specific answer. Thank you very much.Doctor's answer:
This is a symptom that often occurs, as edema is caused by obstructed blood, leading to swelling issues. Generally, you can consider using medical povidone-iodine for local disinfection and applying some erythromycin ointment externally, which can help. External medications may lead to better recovery compared to oral medications, which tend to be slower.