Post Circumcision Swelling- 862 Questions Answered

It's been 3 months post circumcision yet I have a big swelling on my frenulum region. What should I do to fasten recovery?

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Dr. Mohammed Jameel Ahmed General Surgeon | Nagpur

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I think it may need removal of this swelling if it persists ... Read More

Hi doc, i have very big swelling post circumcision below head of the penis near glans and it seems to be swollen forskin which has attached to glans and there is no major pain or bleeding. It has been 4 days after circumcision but the swelling was from day 1 which has not been reduced. I am applying and changing dressing but it gets wet while urina

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Asked for Male, 28 Years 29345 Views v

Dr. Anand P R Sexologist | Bangalore

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Hi Please post photo of it.. Please wait for few days to heal it.. No worries ... Read More

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It has been 23 days. Swelling is still there after circumcision. How it will heal fast. How many days it will take to heal completely.

Asked for Male, 27 Years 15998 Views v

Dr. Himani Negi Homoeopath | Chennai

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Hi dear wash your penis with warm water and soap every day for several weeks to prevent infection and skin irritation. During this time, it’s a good idea to wear snug-fitting underwear that can ... Read More

Hi, I had undergone ZSR circumcision on 23July 2022. After 3 days my bandage was removed but the plastic ring was left above my crown by the surgeon. After coming home the plastic ring was creating discomfort touching my crown, so i pulled it back. Post that the part below crown and the plastic ring started swelling like proper doughnut shape . Eve

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Asked for Male, 31 Years 4215 Views v

Dr. Pandian General Surgeon | Kanchipuram

Fluid accumulation in the prepuce region Kindly consult ... Read More

Hi, it has been a month since my circumcision surgery. I still notice mild swelling around the operated area. Is this normal, and when can I expect it to go away? , feeling little discomfort around the area.

Asked for Male, 29 Years 119 Views v

Dr. Gautam Chopra Urologist | Jalandhar

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3 days after circumcision huge swelling is there as you can see in attached photo and it is covering half of the glans. My concern is "was it a normal surgery?" If yes then how long will it take to heal if not then what steps should be taken.

Asked for Male, 30 Years 4694 Views v

Dr. Madhav Tiwari Urologist | Chennai

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There can be a variety of reasons for the swelling - post operative inflammation, bleeding inside the wound or maybe some extra skin was left behind. Please continue to take the medication advised ... Read More

Hi, I did circumcision for my son two weeks ago. From the day bandage was removed there was a swelling in the bottom of the penis. Doctor suggested to apply the ointment Puradine-oz and it will reduce, but it is two weeks now but swelling is not reduced yet. We are worried as he is just 4years old and should not undergo complications. Please help.

Asked for Male, 35 Years 1313 Views v

Dr. Deepak Sharma Urologist | New Delhi

Consult a urologist.... Clinical examination required.. ... Read More

Sir, i had my 5 year old child Karti's circumcicion done on 4th May 2018. There was swelling on shaft post operation ( image below) but same got down slowly. But since last two days swelling is there near operation area below penis and same increased today ( two images attached). Seek your advice is it emergency or shall can we continue with prese

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Asked for Male, 5 Years 4388 Views v

Dr. Vaibhav Jain Pediatrician | Lucknow

Looks like postoperative complication. Some infection. Kindly consult the surgeon ... Read More

Hi Doc, Please find attached image, below head of the glans skin looks inflamed and I am confused with the result. Is it successful circumcision or need revision. My doc is in wait and watch mood.

Asked for Male, 28 Years 6672 Views v

Dr. Ajay Pal Singh Sexologist | Delhi

Apply ice... It needs immediate attention ... Read More

I had circumcision surgery 25 days ago. The wound has completely healed and there is no pain. However, I still have a donut-shaped swelling below the head of the pennis. How long will it take for this swelling to fully subside? Also, can I start physical exercises now, or should I wait until the swelling goes away?

Asked for Male, 35 Years 320 Views v

Dr. Pandian General Surgeon | Kanchipuram

Hello welcome sir That's not a problem You can start your physical exercise after 6 weeks ... Read More

I am 28 ,i had circumcision before 9 days.Now the dressing is removed and I am back at work.There is still swelling below the glans area. What's hurting the most is the sensitivity of glans.I am unable to walk.Please suggest ways to reduce sensitivity and may I know for how long the sensitivity may remain.

Asked for Male, 28 Years 25 Views v

Dr. A P Roshini General Surgeon | Vellore

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After circumcision, the glans, which was previously covered by the foreskin, becomes continuously exposed to contact with clothing and external stimuli. This can result in increased sensitivity or dis ... Read More

Hi dr,am sharing my child is of 9 years had surgical circumcision it's been a month, their are dryness if the skin is seeing on his part are these new skin formation I'm not getting Kindly have a look on the attached pic thank u ...

Asked for Female, 34 Years 47 Views v

Dr. Gautam Chopra Urologist | Jalandhar

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Hi dr,my kid is of 9 year old 3 weeks ago,he had surgical circumcision Their are granules like some structure is seen around his part as shown in image kindly have alook and let me know are these structures are granuloma? If yes then will it go by its own thanking u ...

Asked for Female, 34 Years 25 Views v

Dr. Praveen Kumar Lakhera Urologist | Jabalpur

Consult to urologist for further management ... Read More

Hi dr,my child is of 9 years old had surgical circumcision it's been 3 weeks their is granules like structure is seen around his private part I'm attaching image kindly check and let me know are these structure will go by themself or do we hv any medical emergency thank u...

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Dr. Praveen Kumar Lakhera Urologist | Jabalpur

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I had phymosis and had circumcision and frenuloplasty 2 years back. Iam having frequent nightfalls(everyother day) post circumcision. When erect, the underside of the shaft where frenulum is done is hypersensitive and I think it is triggering nightfall due to friction with clothes during sleep when erections happen in REM sleep. It would be helpfu

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Asked for Male, 31 Years 64 Views v

Dr. Shailaja Bandla Psychiatrist | Vijayawada

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Hello doctor, my son is 6 years old. I got his Circumcision done by a surgeon on Monday at 3.30 pm. It has been 4 days since he has had migraine and he is not getting any relief. Sometimes there is problem in urine, sometimes pain, sometimes swelling. We are giving him cefixime 100, urosol syrup and embulgesic syrup but he keeps saying only one thi

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Asked for Male, 39 Years 46 Views v

Dr. Deepanshu Sharma General Physician | Lucknow

"While some discomfort and swelling are expected for 48–72 hours after a circumcision, persistent burning sensations and difficulty urinating on Day 4 indicate that the surgical site is l ... Read More

Hello dr,a child 9 years old undergone circumcision and the urologist given rapid vicryl 4 absorbable sutures Can u let me know in how many days the sutures will fully absorb...

Asked for Female, 34 Years 42 Views v

Dr. Gautam Chopra Urologist | Jalandhar

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Hello dr,a child is of 9 years old undergone circumcision and theabsorbable sutures given by the urologist,kindly lete know when can the child can take a bath post circumcision...

Asked for Female, 9 Years 55 Views v

Dr. Gautam Chopra Urologist | Jalandhar

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Hello dr,I wanted to ask for 9 year old kid if circumcision is planned which type of anesthesia can be used to perform the procedure ...

Asked for Female, 34 Years 42 Views v

Dr. Gurvansh Singh Sachdev Urologist | New Delhi

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Which is better? Conventional or Stapler circumcision? Is it correct that stapler method helps faster healing and is more convenient?

Asked for Male, 52 Years 149 Views v

Dr. Gautam Chopra Urologist | Jalandhar

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I had stapler Circumcision 4 days ago. I have donut swelling. Swelling is sensitive but pain is not there. The doctor asked me to apply the ice pack to the swelling. Today I observed that there is some gap in stitches and skin, but not sure if it is normal or staples are broken. Can you pls help.

Asked for Male, 27 Years 196 Views v

Dr. Anantbir Singh Lubana Urologist | Ludhiana

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I had undergone stapler circumcision before 16 days and i can see some swelling around the site of circumcision and I can visibly see stapler pins on the line. Is it normal in the healing process and need to know how long will it take the stapler pins and silicone ring to fall off.

Asked for Male, 28 Years 538 Views v

Dr. Neeraj Kumar Goyal Urologist | Ludhiana

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it is normal to see pins on wound side the ring usually falls off within two weeks in your case you must consult a urologist ... Read More

My husband recently got operated for circumcision on 26th Dec. By when he will recover . Looks like there is a swelling but not able to understand what it is.

Asked for Female, 34 Years 296 Views v

Dr. Gautam Chopra Urologist | Jalandhar

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Accident happened on 7th Dec, and there was injury on eyebrow where I had to take 5 stitches, above that area there is swelling which is not reduced that much. It's little puffy and little swift as I have shifted to warm compression. No sign of puss or anything. I am still on antibiotic 500 mg and anti inflammatory How long should I wait, there is

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Asked for Female, 26 Years 24 Views v

Dr. Ashwani Kumar Tiwari General Physician | Ghazipur

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Get a ncct brain with face done Consult for stitch removal ... Read More

I am facing difficulties to retract foreskin only when errect. Is there any other option other than surgery to avoid circumcision

Asked for Male, 27 Years 117 Views v

Dr. Manek Markose Roy General Surgeon | Mumbai

Circumcision is the mainstay. Nowadays apart from conventional circumcision, there are plastibell devices which is pain free . You can go for that. ... Read More

I have red dots coming on penis gland and foreskin since 2025january , so many candid cream and fusidic acid cream used and cured ,one urologist doctor told balanoposthetis, another two dermatologists told fungal infection. again come back after 2weeks , so doctor recommended to do circumcision.I have done stapler circumcision 13 days before , now

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Asked for Male, 34 Years 176 Views v

Dr. Somdutt Sharma Urologist | Mathura

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I have done zsr stapler circumcision 10 days before ,I'm faced difficulties like swelling and pain now the ring is started to falling from one side from two days in this case what I need to do can I waited until the ring fall itself or go to surgeon ?

Asked for Male, 28 Years 426 Views v

Dr. A Amin Homeopath Homoeopath | Kolkata

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3rd day after zsr circumcision I have observed there is a swelling under glans lower part of pennis closing without pain ...is it serious or anything I need to take suggest me

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Dr. A Amin Homeopath Homoeopath | Kolkata

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I had a stapler circumcision done on 28th September. After the surgery, I did not have any swelling but two days after the surgery, a ring type swelling appeared between the silicon ring and the glance… and today it has been 7 days since the surgery and the swelling is still there but it has reduced compared to before and there is no pain of any ki

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Asked for Male, 26 Years 337 Views v

Dr. Gautam Chopra Urologist | Jalandhar

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I have had circumcision 8 days ago. There is swelling below and a few drops of blood. Also, I am having fever, plus the wound is painful. Kindly advise, I have attached a photo.

Asked for Male, 35 Years 238 Views v

Dr. Vinay Kumar Rai Urologist | Noida

Might be having infection. Get checked ... Read More

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Hi I had gone through stapler circumcision surgery last week. I see swelling between the ring and under ... Read More