What Causes Increased Sensitivity At The Surgical Site After Circumcision?

Posted on Wed, 23 Aug 2017

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Question : Hi sir/Madam I have undergone Circumcision 7 days ago,The bandage has fallen after 3 days,From that onwards I can feel sensitivity a lot I could not even touch the skin. What is best way for Fast Healing and How much days it takes to cure?.Im 19 now

Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Cover the operated area with sterile gauze

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .

Yo have undergone surgery of Circumcision one week back and have noticed hypersensitivity oat the site of surgery ,

Follow following treatment
1) Wash and clean your genital with warm water and Betadine and apply antibiotic ointment like Neosporine or Betadine twice daily .
2) Cover the wound with sterile gauze cloth which is freely available in medical and ware soft inner wares store.
3) Take antibiotic like Doxicycline and anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily .
4) Do not use tight pants
5) No sexual activities till it heals up completely .It takes 3 weeks for complete healing .

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.

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