Patient's question:
Patient is male, 45 years old, and experienced edema after circumcision. Wondering why the edema occurred?Doctor's answer:
Edema may occur in the short term after circumcision for the following reasons:1. The superficial veins are partially cut during the surgery, leading to poor venous return. Excessive tightness of the postoperative dressing may also cause local venous congestion.
2. The foreskin itself may have a tight ring, and the narrow area was not completely incised. Due to the presence of the tight ring postoperatively, venous return remains impaired.
In general, poor lymphatic return leads to lymphedema, while venous congestion causes foreskin edema. For specific reasons, it is recommended to consult a doctor and undergo examination. Wishing you a speedy recovery.