Post-Circumcision Concerns: Minor Bleeding During Erection Explained
Post-circumcision slight bleeding during erection? Hello doctor, as mentioned, it has been one month and four days since my circumcision. There is only slight swelling left, and I have had the stitches removed at the hospital four days ago. I thought it would be okay to masturbat...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: There may be oozing blood, and the wound has not fully healed. Currently, keep it clean and dry; covering it is safer. If there is any rebleeding, please return for a follow-up. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Post-Circumcision Concerns: Minor Bleeding During Erection Explained
Post-Circumcision Concerns: Is Tightness and Sensitivity Normal?
Post-circumcision care After the circumcision, the stitches fell out. Initially, I had a long foreskin that could be pushed back manually when not erect, and during an erection, it would sometimes retract automatically, while other times I had to assist with my hand. However, it ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: It could be scar tissue. After the wound has healed, please return for a follow-up appointment and discuss with your physician whether medication may help improve it. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Post-Circumcision Concerns: Is Tightness and Sensitivity Normal?
Slow Healing After Circumcision: Tips for Faster Recovery
Slow wound healing after circumcision? Hello, I underwent a circumcision on December 13, 2022. Due to financial constraints, I opted for a carbon dioxide laser surgery instead of a circumcision device. Now, as I approach full recovery, my condition is generally good. I have been ...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Please seek medical attention.[Read More] Slow Healing After Circumcision: Tips for Faster Recovery
Post-Circumcision Hematoma: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Post-operative hematoma after circumcision? Hello, doctor. I underwent traditional circumcision on December 28th of last year. As of January 9th, there is still a small amount of subcutaneous hematoma (about a little over one centimeter) present, and occasionally the hematoma sit...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: There is no need for excessive intervention; the body will absorb it on its own, and wounds will heal over time. If the wound appears to be opening up, medical attention should be sought. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Post-Circumcision Hematoma: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Post-Circumcision Complications: Understanding Swelling and Tightness Issues
Post-circumcision issues? I underwent a circumcision due to balanitis, but because of obesity, the glans is still being pushed back into the foreskin due to fat. Three weeks post-surgery, the upper part of the wound has almost healed, but the wound on the underside of the glans h...
Dr. Jian Weihong Reply:
Hello: It is recommended that you return for a follow-up appointment. If you experience difficulty with erections or if the foreskin gets stuck or causes prolonged swelling, it is advisable to see if improvements can be made. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Post-Circumcision Complications: Understanding Swelling and Tightness Issues
Managing Post-Circumcision Infection: Tips for Faster Healing
There is a small wound infection (inflammation) after circumcision? Hello Doctor, today is the 10th day after my circumcision. Currently, I have one suture site that has developed a wound infection (or is it inflammation? I can't quite remember what you said). Other than tha...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. Due to my long-term habit of using e-cigarettes (4% Nicotine Salts), and having maintained this habit for the past 10 days post-surgery (I started to control it today), I am wondering if my wound infection (inflammation) could be related to this, considering the impac...[Read More] Managing Post-Circumcision Infection: Tips for Faster Healing
Post-Operative Concerns After Circumcision: What to Expect
Postoperative Issues Following Circumcision Doctor, I had a circumcision over a week ago, and my sutures are still embedded beneath the skin, requiring me to dig around with my fingers to see them. There is a noticeable height difference between the sutures and my penis. Is this ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Sometimes you may need to gently pull the foreskin downwards (towards the base of the genital area) to see the sutures. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Post-Operative Concerns After Circumcision: What to Expect
Is Circumcision Necessary for Tight Foreskin in Young Men?
Phimosis I am 19 years old. When not erect, I can fully retract my foreskin and clean it without any pain or other issues. However, when erect, the foreskin is too tight, and I can only expose about one-third of the glans with manual retraction. I would like to know if this situa...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If the foreskin opening cannot retract during an erection, it is recommended to consider circumcision. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Is Circumcision Necessary for Tight Foreskin in Young Men?
Understanding Persistent Balanitis: Causes and Solutions for Uncircumcised Men
Prepuce issues Hello, Director. Thank you for taking the time to respond amidst your busy schedule! I have a question that has troubled me for many years. I have not undergone circumcision, but my foreskin can be completely retracted without any issues. For a long time, when I re...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Please seek medical attention if this condition occurs. The physician can examine it, and it is mostly likely a type of debris. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Persistent Balanitis: Causes and Solutions for Uncircumcised Men
Understanding Circumcision: Concerns and Questions for Teens
Concerns and Confusions About Circumcision I am currently a third-year junior high school student and have some concerns about my condition, which may involve phimosis or excessive foreskin. In elementary school, I was unable to fully expose the glans, but I found that when I use...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. After circumcision, will it be uncomfortable if the skin doesn't cover during an erection and accidentally rubs against the underwear? Or will it just take some getting used to? -- It will just take some getting used to; it may take some time. 2. How to masturbate ...[Read More] Understanding Circumcision: Concerns and Questions for Teens
Understanding Recurrent Balanitis: Causes and Treatment Options
Recurrent balanitis Hello doctor, about six months ago I had unprotected sexual intercourse, during which I noticed red spots on the glans and some skin breakdown on the foreskin. After going to the hospital for examination, my urine test didn't show any significant issues, ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: It is likely that the skin has not been properly cared for. If it is exactly the same as before, you should return for a follow-up appointment. If it is just redness, maintaining cleanliness and dryness is sufficient. Additionally, if there are frequent outbreaks, it is ad...[Read More] Understanding Recurrent Balanitis: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Phimosis and Long Foreskin: Do You Need Circumcision?
Phimosis and excessive foreskin? I am currently a ninth-grade student. I feel that my foreskin is too long. When not erect, my glans can be fully exposed, but the skin feels a bit long. During the health check in middle school, they did not diagnose me with phimosis, but when I a...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: The circumcision procedure takes a short time, approximately 30-40 minutes with anesthesia. As for wound care, it should heal in about 1-2 weeks if managed properly. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Phimosis and Long Foreskin: Do You Need Circumcision?
Should You Consider Circumcision for Long Foreskin Issues?
Should I get a circumcision for phimosis? Hello doctor, I have a long foreskin. Initially, I could barely manage to keep the glans covered during an erection, but then I developed balanitis, which caused the foreskin to become loose. Now that the inflammation has resolved, I am e...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If your situation involves circumcision to improve sexual performance, it may not necessarily help; it can only be said that there is a possibility of improvement. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Should You Consider Circumcision for Long Foreskin Issues?
Understanding Recurrent Red Spots on the Glans: Causes and Care Tips
Glansitis with red spots? Hello, doctor. For the past two years, I've been experiencing recurring red spots on the glans and have been considering circumcision. However, after previous evaluations, it was noted that one-third of the glans is exposed when not erect, and it fu...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. Is it sufficient to just rinse off in the shower every day without scrubbing? I feel like I scrub quite hard, thinking that’s the only way to clean properly, but I notice that my condition keeps recurring. If I don’t scrub, it feels unclean… Is it enough to just rinse...[Read More] Understanding Recurrent Red Spots on the Glans: Causes and Care Tips
Persistent Swelling After Circumcision: Causes and Solutions
Swelling has not resolved six months after circumcision? I underwent a circumcision at the end of June this year, and it has been almost six months since the procedure. However, I am still experiencing significant swelling, primarily on the left side, while the right side has onl...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: It is mostly related to circulation. The individual's constitution and postoperative care can also lead to more severe scarring. If it is due to constitution, it will only improve gradually over time. However, if the scarring is caused by poor circulation at the wound...[Read More] Persistent Swelling After Circumcision: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Phimosis: Concerns, Cleaning Methods, and Treatment Options
Phimosis issue I live in a rural area where there are no urologists available for a direct consultation, so I would like to ask for some advice. I previously asked a doctor but did not receive an answer, so I apologize for bothering you again! I have phimosis, and the degree of p...
Dr. Jian Weihong Reply:
Hello: Your condition is phimosis. If the glans is fully exposed when not erect, it is recommended to consider a circumcision. Your cleaning method is acceptable, but remember to keep the area dry. The circumcision procedure may be painful, but it is generally manageable as long ...[Read More] Understanding Phimosis: Concerns, Cleaning Methods, and Treatment Options
Post-Circumcision Swelling: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Swelling above and below the sutured area after circumcision stitch removal? Hello doctor, it has been 2 months since my circumcision and the stitches were removed. Question 1: After 2 months, the swelling has only reduced by three-quarters, and the swollen area still has a bit o...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If you still feel swelling and pain 1-2 months later, it is recommended to consult your surgeon for an examination. Swelling may occur on both sides of the incision. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Post-Circumcision Swelling: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Understanding Phimosis: Cleaning Tips and Circumcision Concerns
Phimosis circumcision? I live in a rural area where there are no urologists available for direct consultation, so I would like to ask for some advice. I previously asked a doctor but did not receive an answer, so I apologize for bothering you again! I have phimosis, which is at a...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Your condition is phimosis. If the glans is fully exposed when not erect, it is recommended to consider circumcision. Your cleaning method is acceptable, but remember to keep the area dry. The circumcision procedure may be painful, but it is manageable as long as you are n...[Read More] Understanding Phimosis: Cleaning Tips and Circumcision Concerns
Understanding Phimosis: Cleaning Techniques and Health Concerns
Issues related to phimosis and cleaning? Hello, doctor. Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions despite your busy schedule. I have phimosis, and the degree is such that I can see the urethral opening when I pull it down. I know that phimosis can lead to odor issues, ...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Please seek medical attention.[Read More] Understanding Phimosis: Cleaning Techniques and Health Concerns
Understanding Lack of Elasticity in Post-Circumcision Wounds
The wound lacks elasticity? I underwent a circumcision with a circumcision device on October 6th, and as of November 2nd, the wound has not retracted to the coronal sulcus. Forcing it to retract causes pain. What should I do?
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Please seek medical attention.[Read More] Understanding Lack of Elasticity in Post-Circumcision Wounds