What should be paid attention to when recovering from prepuce surgery?
If the wound is swollen, painful and bleeding, local cold compress can be used to stop bleeding; If the bleeding is serious, return to the hospital immediately.
Prepare more pairs of underwear for washing (or buy wash-free pants), because tissue fluid will seep out and dirty underwear during recovery.
Before wound healing, regular follow-up and reexamination should be carried out.
Postoperative wounds should be kept clean and dry, and be careful not to wet the gauze when urinating.
The wound suture is absorbable suture, so there is no need to remove the suture.
In case of penile erection, please protect the wound with one hand and pinch the painful glans with one hand to let the penis subside naturally to prevent the wound from cracking.
It is normal for the penis and glans to feel uncomfortable during the recovery period after prepuce surgery. Generally, this feeling will gradually disappear after a week or so. It is better to rest for 1-2 days. You can rest in bed, surf the Internet or read books. Walk as little as possible to prevent postoperative bleeding.
There will be slight pain and blood stasis in the wound after the prepuce operation. You should take painkillers regularly and recover in about 7 to 10 days; In case of penile erection, please protect the wound with one hand and pinch the painful glans with one hand to let the penis subside naturally to prevent the wound from cracking;
If the wound is swollen, painful and bleeding, local cold compress can be used to stop bleeding; If the bleeding is serious, return to the hospital immediately.
(Intern editor: Cai Junyi)