Swelling & Dried blood - Circumcision Day -8

[Theophilus123]

I'm on day 8 of circumcision. The swelling has reduced as compared to 1st week. But the swelling around frenulum area is still there and it appears like a dried blood around that area. I am unable to hard wipe with cotton as my glands are sensitive.... Please suggest a remedy

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[BJoeR]

Don't use cotton instead, try Epsom salt soaking twice a day and use soap water to clean it preferably Dettol(Soap) Just take soap water in a mug and clean it.This will help.

[Theophilus123 in reply to BJoeR]

Hey!...Thanks bro!

Yes I'm cleaning daily with Luke warm water...but the dried up blood won't go

Can I use a pinch of table salt instead of Epsom salt?

[BJoeR in reply to Theophilus123]

Yes you can use table salt too, but Epsom salt has magnesium sulfate which heals inflammation, swelling and relieves pain too. I would recommend you to use Epsom.

[Hidden in reply to BJoeR]

Epsom salts are only for muscular problems and will not help with this issue.

[Hidden in reply to Theophilus123]

Scabs are part of the healing process and will remove themselves when healing is accomplished. Best to leave them alone.

[sun34]

Hello,

Even i am on the same stage. There is a little pain and swelling. But i think it will take 2 more weeks to be atlest painless

[Theophilus123 in reply to sun34]

Good to know!

Yes I hope so....I too feel discomfort & pain occassionally

[BillandBen97]

I’m exactly the same stage as you, 8 days post op. I have been doing salt water soaks twice a day where I put one table spoon of table salt into a cup of hot water let it cool to a comfortable temperature then submerge the area in the water for 3/4 minutes. This could be helpful to you as you wouldn’t need to touch the wound to clean it.

Can I ask how your sensitivity is, I’m slowly getting better but still quite uncomfortable when walking in clothes

[Theophilus123 in reply to BillandBen97]

Sure...I'll give salt water soaking a try today!

Regarding sensitivity. I was not able to wear any clothes on the day I took off the bandage done by surgeon

After that I found a hack!....I put gauze all around my penis and plastered it in upright with my abdomen. In this position I was able to walk without much discomfort

From day 7 I was able to wear normal clothes without gauze ... however I feel pricking & itching sensation occassionally

Till date I'm not able to wipe/rub my glands with cotton or my fingers....hope it gets better soon (I did circumcision due to Phimosis)

[BillandBen97 in reply to Theophilus123]

Thanks for the advice ! And that’s for sharing your experience bro! My glands have become desensitised I can run my finger along it with little discomfort