Patient's question:
Day 7 after circumcision surgery, the stitches haven't been removed yet, but the gauze has been taken off. There's a burning sensation, and there's still some swelling. Is this normal? I'm still taking cefadroxil, using povidone-iodine for cleaning daily, and soaking in potassium permanganate. Is this the right approach? Can the stitches be removed tomorrow?Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on your description, swelling is relatively common after a circumcision, and it generally does not interfere with suture removal.Suggestions:
1. You can use povidone-iodine to disinfect the wound daily to prevent infection.
2. Wear loose underwear to avoid penile erection.