Stitches popes on day 5: Due to... - Men's Health Foru...

Men's Health Forum (Penis Health)

36,327 members9,059 posts

Stitches popes on day 5

Lugor profile image
12 Replies

Due to nighttime erection 3 stitches broke, now I have visible gap and wound is opening when I move my penis. There is some yellow fluid inside the wound and after taking tissue that I use when wearing underwear, I can see some blood spotting and that yellow fluid on the tissue. Did anyone go through the same issue? I’m really getting worried and trying to get to see doctor but with all that COVID BS it’s not that easy to get through.

Written by
Lugor profile image
Lugor
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
12 Replies
S2BC profile image
S2BC

Yep. It could happen, if you did not support wound edges with a gauze or skin tape. There was too much stretch on incision line.

Your wound will heal by secondary intention from bottom of the wound first. (It is called 'wound bed'). Did you get proper wound care instructions? You can ask more information of wound care from your local health care provider.

teachmesurgery.com/skills/w...

woundsource.com/blog/dehisc...

Lugor profile image
Lugor in reply toS2BC

Yeah I have been told to take by bandages off 48h after surgery, then apply cream twice a day and salt bath once a day witch I did. I’ve been told not to put another bangade on the wound after that. I’m still trying to get through to the clinic where I got procedure done. Do you know how long can it take to heal after stitches broke?

S2BC profile image
S2BC in reply toLugor

We all heal at individual pace, but normally not more than one month.

imgur.com/a/RZ8eWYJ

woundsource.com/blog/cleari...

researchgate.net/publicatio...

Lugor profile image
Lugor in reply toS2BC

Thanks mate! I was really anxious so I’m waiting for a visit in a waiting room at clinic I had it done right now 😉

Vlone420 profile image
Vlone420

This is exactly what happened to me. The bottom side opened up. Mine got infected but the best thing I did was just sit with the open area facing up and I let it dry out over a few days, dabbing it dry when wet. 4/5 days and it was fully dry. About 1 week- week and a half later and all stitches and scans came out/off. The scar doesn’t look as bad as it looks with the scabs on. So don’t worry it will sort it’s self out in time

Lugor profile image
Lugor in reply toVlone420

I’ve seen doctor and he said yellow stuff is just a way it is healing, so no infection. How did you clean the wound after stitches broke? I’ve been advised to stop salt baths for few days

Nod2 profile image
Nod2 in reply toLugor

How did it go? I seem to have one place where one stitch popped too or atleast there seems to be a small gap. Wondering if it can close itself.

Lugor profile image
Lugor in reply toNod2

I’ve stopped salt baths as advised by doctor and it healed quite quickly to be fair. I had pretty big gap after stitches popped but it closed in about 10 days. Looked scary though 😣

Nod2 profile image
Nod2 in reply toLugor

I am happy for you :) I use kamillan to bath him in. Should I stop that? Doesn't seem right tho :(

Lugor profile image
Lugor in reply toNod2

Honestly just ask your doctors, they will know what to do. I’ve been told to stop baths, keep it dry and spend as much time naked as possible, and it worked a treat! It’ll soon be in the past mate ☺️

Nod2 profile image
Nod2 in reply toLugor

Will do, thanks man :)

Lugor profile image
Lugor in reply toVlone420

Also did you apply Vaseline on wound to stop it from sticking to your underwear? I use tissue to stop it from rubbing on boxers, but can’t see a way for it to dry out when covered in Vaseline when I need to go out of my room

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

4 weeks after circumcision wound still not healed, tips are welcome!

My wound looked this week like it finally had dried out, and started forming scabs. Unfortunally...
MrSomeon profile image

Day 12 - Looks lime open stitches

Had my circumcision 12 days back Till day 5 everything looked as how doctor described it. On day 6...
KBond_001 profile image

How does my wound look? Please help.

Its been 12 days since my circumcision. No swelling,no pain,and almost at 0 discomfort now. My...
Ozaru profile image

Broken stitches

My son got circumcised at aged of 5yrs.his stitches broken and the wound opened up.it healed that...
Sgatungu profile image

Some stitches came out on 5th day

Hey guys, this is my first post. I hope you’re all doing well. As you guys can see, some of my...
John94 profile image

Moderation team

Norwich1 profile image
Norwich1Moderator
jimpollard profile image
jimpollardPartner
mpntod profile image
mpntodPartner

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.