What should I watch after circumcision?

What should I watch after circumcision?

Your child’s glans may have off-white or yellowish patches in the first few days after surgery. These are a type of scab and are completely normal. Two or three days after the circumcision, the skin may look green and yellow. This is a sign of normal healing, not pus.

Is infection normal after circumcision?

Infection. Infection is an infrequent complication of circumcision when done under sterile conditions. In the most common scenario, the yellowish scabs that may form on the glans where adhesions were removed or aound the cut edge are confused with infection, but are actually part of the normal healing process.

When should I be concerned about circumcision?

When to seek emergency medical care after a circumcision you are concerned about any ongoing bleeding from the incision (a few drops is normal) the circumcision looks infected or has yellow liquid draining from the incision (some yellow pus after surgery is normal) your son develops a fever or looks sick.

How should a circumcision look while healing?

It takes about a month for the penis to take on a normal, healed appearance. You will notice yellow patches on the head of the penis as it heals. This is a normal part of healing. The head of the penis can often be purple, blue or red after circumcision.

What is the yellow discharge after circumcision?

The head is often raw when the foreskin is pulled back for the circumcision. A yellow-whitish film may develop on the head of the penis in the first few days after surgery. This typically goes away within one week. This is not pus or a sign of infection.

Can phimosis cause infection?

If phimosis interferes with healthy erections or urination, or if there are other symptoms, your son should see a doctor. Recurrent infections of the glans or foreskin should also be evaluated by a doctor. Signs of an infection may include: changes in the color of the glans or foreskin.

How do you clean an infected circumcision?

Clean the penis by gently blotting or squeezing warm water from a washcloth or cotton ball onto the penis. Do not use soap, lotion, powder or diaper wipes to clean the penis because they may cause stinging or irritation. Reapply a new piece of gauze with pure petroleum jelly.

What causes infection after circumcision?

Using correct technique, circumcision has a low complication rate. An infected circumcision is an uncommon complication and is often minor. When infections occur after surgery, they are usually due to the disruption of the skin that acts as a barrier against infection.

What does an infected baby circumcision look like?

Your baby does not have a wet diaper within 12 hours after the circumcision. You find a spot of bleeding larger than a 5-centimetre circle from the incision. Your baby has signs of infection. Signs may include severe swelling; redness; a red streak on the shaft of the penis; or a thick, yellow discharge.

How should a circumcision look after a week?

The tip may be sore, and the penis itself may look red and swollen. You may see a yellow crust on the tip as well. This is normal and should go away on its own in a few days. It will take a week to 10 days for your son’s penis to heal completely.

How do you clean pus from a circumcision?

come off easily, soak the gauze in water first by squeezing warm water over the area with a washcloth. You should then be able to gently remove the gauze. Try not to touch the circumcision site directly while it is healing. clean, warm water over the area and let it run off.

Is it normal to have a smell after circumcision?

a small amount of clear discharge around the wound site which is a normal sign of dying skin seen in the Plastibell technique. The discharge is sometimes foul-smelling however when this happens, it is often difficult for parents to decide if there is an infection or not.