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What is the best position to sleep after circumcision?
Try not to sleep on your back; sleep on your side with your knees drawn up towards your chest. Put a clean cloth soaked in cold water on your penis to make the erection go down.
Can you sleep on your side after circumcision?
To prevent nocturnal erections from pulling on the stitching during the first few nights, empty your bladder before going to sleep, sleep on your side, and draw your knees up into the fetal position. Do not conduct sexual activity for approximately six weeks.
Can I lay down after circumcision?
Let your child rest in bed for a few days. Sleeping will help with recovery. Have your child avoid doing any tumbling for a few days. Have your child avoid doing straddling activities, such as riding a tricycle or using a sit-on toy, for 3 to 4 weeks.
How can I speed up the healing of circumcision?
What do I do to recover quickly after MMC?
- Avoid heavy work or exercise after MMC to allow the wound to heal.
- Take good care of your wound.
- Clean the penis twice a day with salt water.
- Keep the penis clean and dry.
- Do not pull or scratch the penis while it is healing.
What should you not do after circumcision?
Pat the cut (incision) dry. You may also take short baths if you wish. Avoid strenuous activities, such as bicycle riding, jogging, weight lifting, or aerobic exercise, for 4 weeks or until your doctor says it is okay. You can return to work and normal activities, including driving, when you are comfortable doing them.
Does urinating hurt after circumcision?
Urine will not hurt the circumcision and should not cause pain since surgery was not performed on the area where the urine comes out. Urine is sterile and does not cause infections.
How do I know if circumcision is healing properly?
Most of the time it takes between 7 to 10 days for a penis to heal. At first the tip of the penis may appear slightly swollen and red and you may notice a small amount of blood on the diaper. You may also notice a slight yellow discharge or crust after a couple of days. This is a normal part of healing.
How do I know when circumcision is healed?
Normal Circumcision Healing
- A circumcision is the removal of most of the male foreskin.
- The incision starts off red and tender. The tenderness should be much less by day 3.
- The scab at the incision line comes off in 7 to 10 days.
- If a Plastibell (plastic ring) was used, it should fall off by 14 days.
How many days rest after circumcision?
It usually takes at least 10 days for your penis to heal after circumcision. You’ll probably be advised to take at least 1 week off work to recover.
How long after circumcision will it look normal?
Even though your baby’s penis will likely start to feel better after 3 or 4 days, it may look worse. The penis often starts to look like it’s getting better after about 7 to 10 days.
What does a healing circumcision look like?
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.