Will circumcision be painful?

There is usually some degree of pain after circumcision, but the level of pain varies from person to person. Circumcision is a common surgery in urology surgery. Postoperative pain is mainly related to the surgical method, personal pain threshold and nursing care.

After traditional scalpel resection or laser cutting, mild to moderate pain may occur after the anesthesia effect wears off, manifesting as local burning sensation or stretching discomfort, which generally lasts for 1-3 days. The use of modern devices such as foreskin staplers can reduce tissue damage and cause relatively less pain. Pain may be aggravated by postoperative erections, especially when physiological erections occur at night. Doctors usually prescribe oral analgesics such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules and acetaminophen tablets. If necessary, lidocaine cream can be used for topical application. Keeping the wound clean and dry, avoiding strenuous exercise, and wearing loose underwear can help relieve pain.

Rarely, persistent severe pain may occur, possibly related to wound infection, bleeding, or suture reaction. If it is accompanied by fever, purulent discharge or increased wound redness and swelling, you need to be alert to secondary infections and should be reviewed in time. Postoperative pain in children is more likely to cause crying. Parents can help relieve the pain by distracting their attention and using children's special analgesic suppositories (such as acetaminophen suppositories) as directed by the doctor. During the wound healing period 7-10 days after surgery, the pain will gradually disappear.

After surgery, you should avoid spicy and irritating foods and consume more high-quality protein such as eggs and fish to promote repair. Disinfect the wound with iodophor every day, and be careful to prevent urine from contaminating the dressing when urinating. If the pain exceeds expectations or lasts for too long, it is recommended to contact the surgeon for evaluation in a timely manner.