Contents:
- Medical Video: Circumcision | Nucleus Health
- How long should you rest at home after circumcision?
- Treatment after circumcision to heal quickly
- 1. Relieves pain
- 2. Clean the penis area
- 3. Wear loose clothes and pants
- 4. Apply petroleum jelly
- When to see a doctor immediately?
Medical Video: Circumcision | Nucleus Health
If you or your son has just undergone circumcision at a doctor, you need to understand what treatments should be given so that the recovery period is faster. Providing care after proper circumcision can also prevent infection or other complications. Just take a look at the important information about the following treatment of circumcision.
How long should you rest at home after circumcision?
In addition to how sick it feels to be circumcised, this question might be one of the things most often worried about by children or adult men. After circumcision, you or your son will indeed be asked by a doctor to rest at home and avoid excessive physical activity. The recovery period after circumcision can vary, ranging from seven to ten days.
However, each person has different conditions so you should ask the doctor directly how long it will take to recover. Because the circumcision in adult men can sometimes take up to three weeks. During the recovery period you should avoid exercising and engage in sexual activities (making love or masturbating).
Treatment after circumcision to heal quickly
In order for the recovery period to be faster and you are free from the risk of infection, pay attention to the guidelines for treatment after circumcision below.
1. Relieves pain
After circumcision, you may feel discomfort or pain in the penis area. Usually doctors prescribe pain relievers such as ibuprofen or paracetamol. Follow recommendations from your doctor or pharmacist to take these drugs.
As a natural pain reliever, you can try drinking turmeric. If you don't like the taste, mix turmeric in food or soup. Turmeric has natural pain relief properties while at the same time preventing infection. However, you should first consult with your doctor before drinking turmeric to relieve pain after circumcision.
2. Clean the penis area
Be careful when cleaning your penis area after the discharge. Bandages will usually be opened one to two days after circumcision. After that you can clean it with lukewarm water. You don't need to use soap. However, if you really want to clean with soap, choose a soap that is free of chemicals that are too hard, such as antiseptics, fragrances, and preservatives. Dry it with a soft towel by patting it slowly, not rubbing it.
3. Wear loose clothes and pants
Avoid clothes or pants that are too tight when you or your son is recovering. Besides being able to suppress and cause pain, air circulation and blood to the penis area will also be hampered. As a result, the penis heals becomes longer.
4. Apply petroleum jelly
You can apply petrolatum (petroleum jelly) to the tip and shaft of the penis to taste. Petrolatum can prevent scars due to circumcision attached to underwear or pants.
When to see a doctor immediately?
Circumcision can cause certain complications or risks. If you experience the following, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest health care center as soon as possible.
- Fever and weakness
- Nausea, vomiting and dizziness
- Symptoms of infection of the penis such as swelling that does not improve, the skin becomes reddish, red lines appear on the shaft of the penis, heavy bleeding, or pain that does not go away or subside after taking medication
- Can't urinate, get sick when urinating, bleed when urinating, or urine becomes cloudy and pungent
