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Is It Safe To Do Circumcision Surgery At 6 Years Of Age?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... My son is six year old and I wish to do circumcision surgery for him as it is compulsory in our religion to do so before the age of seven year of a child. Kindly suggest & consult me the best surgeon and clinic where it will be done perfectly and cost lowest. I will be grateful to your good self for your best suggestion and moreover I want to know how long it will take to heal the pain after the surgery?
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Hi... greetings from Chennai. I suggest you to consult the pediatric surgery department in Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS trust hospital in Chennai.
Coming to the pain part of it, it is a very subjective issue. But usually pain subsides in 24-48 hours.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Coming to the pain part of it, it is a very subjective issue. But usually pain subsides in 24-48 hours.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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