Circumcision pain – the answers below are what you can expect?

  • A surgical procedure is done under a local painkiller.
  • You will not feel any pain during the procedure.
  • When the painkiller wears off, you may experience a little pain.
  • Lastly, our nurse or doctor who performs the procedure will provide you with painkillers to help you deal with pain.

Most patients go home the same day after the surgery. Your penis may swell and bruise for the first 2 days. It is generally not very painful, and over-the-counter pain relievers are all you usually need to ease any discomfort. You will probably have a dressing over the area or over your entire penis.

If you experience any of the symptoms listed below seek immediate medical care:

  • You have circumcision pain that does not subside after you take pain medicine.
  • You have loose stitches or your incision comes open.
  • Bright red blood soaks through the bandages.
  • If you have signs of infection, such as:
    • Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness.
    • Red streaks leading from the area.
    • Pus draining from the area.
    • A fever.
  • You cannot urinate.
  • You have symptoms of a urinary tract infection. These may include:
    • Firstly, pain or burning when you urinate.
    • Secondly, frequent need to urinate without being able to pass much urine.
    • Thirdly, pain in the flank, which is just below the rib cage and above the waist on either side of the back.
    • Blood in your urine.
    • A fever.
  • You are sick to your stomach or cannot drink fluids.
  • You have signs of a blood clot in your leg (called a deep vein thrombosis), such as:
    • Pain in your calf, back of the knee, thigh, or groin.
    • Redness or swelling in your leg.

Contact us now to find out more about Men’s Clinic International Voluntary Male Medical Circumcision.

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