What is the most difficult day to have your circumference cut off?

The hardest part after circumcision surgery is usually the 2-3 days after surgery. At this time, the anesthesia effect has completely subsided, and wound edema and pain are most obvious. Some patients may experience urinary discomfort or traction pain caused by nighttime erections.

Within 24 hours after surgery, the pain will be relatively mild as the local anesthetic has not yet been completely metabolized. The wound exudate begins to increase on the second day, and the compression of the dressing and penile erection may aggravate swelling and stinging, especially when the frequency of spontaneous erections increases at night. At this time, it is necessary to keep the dressing dry and clean, avoid strenuous activities or friction with clothing, and follow the doctor's advice to take ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, acetaminophen tablets and other drugs to relieve pain.

In a few patients, the pain may last until the 5th day due to physical sensitivity or improper care. If there is bleeding, suppuration, fever or severe pain beyond tolerance, you need to seek medical attention immediately to rule out the risk of infection. The sutures will begin to absorb about 1 week after surgery, and the swelling and discomfort will gradually decrease.

It is recommended to wear loose cotton underwear to reduce friction. When urinating, you can use sterile gauze to gently press the urethral opening to prevent urine from contaminating the wound. Do not have sex or masturbate for 2 weeks after surgery, and avoid straddle sports. Disinfect with iodophor solution every day and then apply erythromycin ointment to observe the wound healing. If absorbable sutures are used, there is generally no need to remove the sutures, and full recovery can occur in 30-40 days.