What should I do if my circumcision becomes inflamed?

Circumcision inflammation can be treated by keeping the area clean, applying topical antibacterial ointments, oral antibiotics, avoiding friction and irritation, and seeking medical attention promptly. Inflammation after circumcision surgery is usually related to factors such as improper wound care, bacterial infection, postoperative hyperactivity, low immunity, allergic reactions and other factors.

1. Keep the area clean

Gently rinse the wound with warm salt water or a disinfectant recommended by your doctor every day. After cleaning, use sterile gauze to absorb the moisture. Avoid using irritating lotions and limit cleaning frequency to 1-2 times a day. Over-cleansing may damage the skin barrier. Do not take baths or baths within 1 week after surgery, and be careful to protect the wound area when showering.

2. External antibacterial ointment

You can use topical antibiotics such as mupirocin ointment or compound polymyxin B ointment as directed by your doctor. Please clean your hands before applying. The ointment should evenly cover the wound and the surrounding area of ​​2 cm, and the thickness should be vaguely visible through the skin. Keep the wound exposed and ventilated after use, and avoid wearing tight clothing immediately after use.

3. Oral antibiotics

If redness, swelling, heat, pain, or effusion worsens, the doctor may prescribe oral medications such as cefaclor dispersible tablets and amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium tablets. It is forbidden to drink alcohol during the medication, and the entire course of treatment must be completed to prevent the development of drug resistance. Intravenous administration should be considered when accompanied by fever or lymphadenopathy.

4. Avoid friction and irritation

Choose loose cotton underwear to reduce friction, and use a protective frame to avoid pressure from bedding when sleeping at night. No strenuous exercise or cycling is allowed within 2 weeks after surgery. Those with frequent erections can take estrogen for a short period of time. Avoid scratching the wound during the scab period, and wait for the scab to fall off naturally.

5. Seek medical treatment promptly

If persistent fever, purulent discharge, wound dehiscence or severe pain occurs, you need to return to the hospital immediately for treatment. Severe infections may require debridement and drainage, and in rare cases sutures may need to be removed to delay healing. People with diabetes or immunodeficiency need to be more alert to complications such as necrotizing fasciitis.

After surgery, you should keep a light diet, consume more kiwi fruit and broccoli, which are rich in vitamin C, to promote healing, and avoid spicy foods and seafood. Keep the daily water intake at more than 2000 ml, and clean the perineum in time after urination. Sexual intercourse and masturbation are prohibited during the recovery period, and a review is required 1 month after surgery to evaluate the healing status. Observe the wound for abnormal growth or pigmentation, and perform scar intervention if necessary.