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What should I do if I have a headache after circumcision?

Asked by:Marguerite

Asked on:Apr 14, 2026 05:40 PM

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  • Iris Iris

    Apr 14, 2026

    Many men have the problem of foreskin being too long. Excessive foreskin will affect the health of men's glans to a certain extent, and will also reduce the quality of men's sexual life to a great extent. Therefore, many people will choose to undergo circumcision surgery to ensure the health of their reproductive organs. However, many people experience pain after circumcision surgery. This is normal and needs to be dealt with in a certain way.

    1. If the wound is painful and bleeding, you can apply local cold compress and apply pressure to stop the bleeding.

    If the bleeding is severe, you should return to the hospital for treatment immediately. After circumcision surgery, you should wear loose underwear. Generally, the doctor will put a gauze curtain on the perineum after the wound is bandaged to reduce friction on the glans penis.

    2. Keep your mood stable within one week after the operation, and prohibit sexual intercourse for one month.

    Avoid erection as much as possible to avoid incision dehiscence, bleeding and infection. If an erection occurs, take a deep breath and come to the hospital for follow-up consultation if necessary. Before the wound heals, the gauze should be changed regularly and reviewed.

    3. Clean up properly and drink less water

    There may be leakage that stains the underwear during the recovery period. Try not to drink water or drink less water before going to bed. If you have the urge to urinate, deal with it immediately. If you accidentally wet the gauze, you should go to the hospital to change it in time.

    4. Avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time

    Mild edema of the glans penis is normal within 3 to 4 days after surgery. This is a reaction of the body caused by anesthesia and surgery. Note that the swelling will be pink at this time. Try to rest in bed during this period, avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time, and take sedatives before going to bed to prevent penile erection, which may cause pain and bleeding.

    5. Seek medical attention promptly if bleeding is severe

    After circumcision surgery, there will be certain wounds, and you need to go to the hospital for review in time. The wound should be kept dry and hygienic, and try not to get the gauze wet. If the penis is erect, protect the wound with your hands. Use the other hand to press the glans firmly, so that the penis can naturally shrink and avoid tearing of the wound. When the wound is swollen, painful and bleeding, it is best to wrap some ice cubes with moat gold and apply cold compress to the swollen area. If the bleeding is serious, it is best to go to the hospital for examination.

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