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11 days after circumcision - swollen and white liquid

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I’m on day 11 post circumcision, and hoping everything is ok. First day back at work and once I got back it was really swollen.

I also saw some white stuff as shown in the photo.

Should I do a salt bath? I was told not to submerge it but a bit desperate here.

It doesn’t seem to smell by the way.

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Also, not feeling too much pain. I took one day off antibiotic (Stupidly thought it was almost done and that I shouldn’t worry) and now back on it.

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My frenulum is also a big bump and wondering if this is normal.

imgur.com/X8OAiuH

Probably not a good idea. It let be.

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Thanks for the reply. Does this look normal?

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Can you wash you wound properly under shower? Is there hard scab near frenulum area or just recent bleeding? Did you go to job without any gauze/bandage on? Glued or sutured incision line?

You should be able to wash it daily and keep it then dry. We can't diagnose here.

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Merl123 in reply toS2BC

I did go to work with a gauze on but it kinda fell off due to walking around at work...

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There is nothing wrong with a (table) salt bath. It may help wound cleaning. I did it twice a day. I sent you PM.

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Thanks man, will try it right now!

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Seems like a hard scab I would say, it’s there since the day of the circumcision which I assumed it was from the frenulum being removed.

I have not been washing it daily, as dr recommended to not get it wet. But I did do two baths (without salt). I did Shang ring in the US, along with frenulum being cut or removed. I believe there was glue on the Shang ring for 7 days. I removed it on the 7th day.

Just personal opinion, does it seem normal? I already emailed doctor but no response yet.

No never do salt baths. You'll irritate and bleed the wound. Let that be as it is, as long as it is not oozing pus or smelling bad. The scab building helps to form new skin underneath, and it will fall off after new skin is made. Hold on, don't worry about looks or aesthetics at this point. Everything will get better at week 3.

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Nice to hear you opinion.

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Bro you are my inspiration

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Wow thank you, I literally had the bath full with salt, was checking this right before stepping in.

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Hi

Is it a partial circumcision with staples you got?

The doc here tells me after 2 days I can go back to work (am still hesitating)

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Merl123 in reply tomartintrente

Full along w frenulum. Was zero chance for me of going back to work on day 3. Impossible. Maybe you are different.

Yes it’s looks normal

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Do not soak it in water but wash and clean with salt water

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Overall advice from me is give it time. You may wish a speedy time but just let it do its work. And if you don’t know about something ask your surgeon. That’s most important

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You are right, MAJOR differences between the time I posted and now.

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hey man, mine is very similar at the12 day mark. How is it now? Its been hard to see the wound itself here

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