Circumcision Problems
Circumcision Problems
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Definition
Normal Circumcision Healing
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First Aid:FIRST AID Advice for Bleeding: Apply direct pressure to the area with a clean cloth. |
When to Call Your Doctor |
Call 911 Now (your child may need an ambulance) If |
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Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If |
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Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9 am and 4 pm) If |
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Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours If |
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Parent Care at Home If |
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HOME CARE ADVICE FOR CIRCUMCISION PROBLEMS |
Reassurance:
The tip (head) of the penis is normally very red after the foreskin is removed.
The shaft of the penis should not be red.
Most circumcisions heal easily.
Infections are rare.
Plastibell Ring: Gently cleanse the area with warm water twice a day and whenever it becomes soiled with poop.
Incision (No Plastic Ring is Present):
Remove the dressing (which is usually gauze with petroleum jelly) with a warm wet washcloth 24 hours after the circumcision was done. Often, the gauze has already fallen off on its own.
Gently cleanse the area with warm water twice a day and whenever it becomes soiled with poop.
Ointment for Pain:
Apply a layer of ointment to the incision line. This should reduce any pain and crying.
To prevent pain, also apply petroleum jelly or an antibiotic ointment (no prescription needed) to the incision line and head of the penis after each cleansing for the first 4 days.
Reason: to keep it soft and prevent the diaper from sticking during healing.
Bleeding:
The circumcision wound can normally bleed a few drops.
Cause: usually friction from a diaper
Will stop on its own or with a few minutes of direct pressure
Can prevent by keeping the area soft with an ointment
Expected Course For Plastibell Ring:
The plastic ring will normally fall off between 7 and 14 days (average 10).
It often hangs by a small piece of tissue for a few days.
It will come off on its own.
Pulling it off can cause bleeding.
It can't fall off too early.
Prevention of Infections: Fasten the diaper loosely to prevent friction against the penis.
Call Your Doctor If:
Looks infected
Large bleeding occurs
Minor bleeding recurs 3 or more times
Plastibell ring moves onto shaft of penis
Plastibell ring does not fall off by day 14
And remember, contact your doctor if your child develops any of the "Call Your Doctor" symptoms.
Updated:  
March 22, 2017