Rehabilitation after phimosis surgery

Phimosis is a pathology of the penis when it does not open due to too narrow foreskin. The reason for its occurrence is insufficient stretching and contraction. Most often, the disease occurs among boys aged 6-8 years, but sometimes its appearance is diagnosed in newborns. It may also appear in adults if no treatment has been carried out before. Proper rehabilitation after phimosis improves the functionality of the penis.

Why go for a circumcision?

Circumcision has a number of advantages.

1. Significant reduction in the risk associated with the occurrence of diseases of the genitourinary tract. Once the head of the penis is fully open, bacteria will not be able to multiply.
2. Reducing the risk of developing sexually transmitted diseases. According to a number of experts, the successful operation contributes to comprehensive protection against syphilis, AIDS, genital herpes, and so on.
3. Reducing the likelihood of malignant tumors in the penis.
4. The partner is protected from the development of the cervix. That is why the pathology presented is almost never found among Islamic and Jewish women.
5. Significant improvement in the hygienic condition of the penis. The reason is to block the appearance of smegma, consisting of the sebaceous glands of the foreskin and dead tissue of the epithelium.

It should be noted that the period of rehabilitation after phimosis surgery depends on the age of the patient. In other words, with increasing age, exacerbations are more difficult to pass.

If the operation is not performed, the following diseases may appear:

• paramythosis: the foreskin narrows the head of the penis;
• urinary retention;
• balanoposthitis: manifests itself as an inflammatory process of the foreskin and glans penis.

What are the consequences after the operation?

As a rule, there are no possible consequences of such a surgical intervention.

The development of complications becomes the reason for the unprofessional conduct of the operation, as well as the low level of qualification of the responsible specialist. They appear as follows.

1. Swelling, accompanied by a pronounced red color of the skin. This process is quite normal, but its duration should not be long. As a rule, this condition persists for two days. If there are all signs of the development of an allergic process, it is strongly recommended to visit the urologist's office.
2. Temperature increase. The penis will feel very hot to the touch.
3. Suppuration or the appearance of yellow discharge. This is the first sign indicating improper healing of the organ.
4. Increase in overall temperature.
5. The appearance of severe pain, which is impossible to cope with even with the use of an anesthetic.
6. Tissue inflammation due to lymphatic oedema. Carrying out any surgical interventions can cause suppuration. At the moment, there are no special rules to completely prevent the development of the inflammatory process. Therefore, postoperative care is indispensable.
7. Divergence of seams. Usually the reason for this is the use of conventional seams. As a rule, qualified specialists use absorbable materials.
8. Deformity of the penis. The appearance of such a problem is associated with the extremely low quality of the operation. Deformation occurs due to excessive removal of the foreskin, due to which the skin is stretched.
9. Blueness of the skin around the head.

Elimination of all the signs listed above is impossible with self-treatment. Therefore, it is best to use the qualified help of specialists who will re-diagnose, solve the problem and prevent further deterioration.

As soon as the surgical intervention is carried out, the penis will receive a not entirely attractive appearance. On the other hand, it is the only treatment option for phimosis. After full recovery, the appearance will not differ in any way from a healthy male organ during an erection.

How to properly care?

After recovery from surgery, phimosis will be completely eliminated, a person will be able to enjoy the high quality of sexual intercourse. On the other hand, regardless of the degree of complexity of the operation, the patient will definitely need care. Especially when it comes to the penis, which needs the most thorough care in general.

To preserve the appearance of the penis, while preventing complications in the postoperative period, you must follow a number of useful rules.

1. High strict hygiene. Cleanliness is the first mandatory norm, without which it is impossible to fully recover. With careful care and hygiene, the likelihood of suppuration and inflammation will be minimized.
2. Timely diagnosis by a medical specialist. The course of the rehabilitation period becomes possible only with the careful supervision of a medical doctor. If the first signs of an unknown etiology appear after the operation, it is necessary to consult a doctor as soon as possible, thereby maintaining the health of the penis. So you can not only ensure the full functioning of the penis, but also maintain a joint future with your soulmate.
3. Bandage bandages. After the circumcision is completed, the penis is carefully wrapped with a bandage, which must be changed periodically. This procedure is carried out until the body is fully restored. The first change of bandages is carried out two days after the removal of the foreskin. This is necessary to carefully carry out the first "washing". This should be done only when using soapy water heated to a comfortable temperature.
4. Use of antibacterial ointments. Each specialist is simply obliged to prescribe antibacterial ointments. They are necessary in order to completely prevent the development of suppuration.
5. Comfortable underwear. Its use is extremely important. If the operation was performed on a boy in childhood or adolescence, parents should purchase tight underwear. This prevents touching the penis, which can cause discomfort. On the other hand, this rule does not apply to adult men. Here you can’t do without spacious family shorts. They help maintain freedom of movement.

In addition to the above, the use of warm baths and treatment with a solution of potassium permanganate is also allowed.

conclusions

Recovery after phimosis is a rather long procedure, because the patient's task is to maintain the attractiveness of his dignity. When the first signs of the course of pathological processes appear, it is imperative to contact your doctor. So you will be completely confident in the high quality of recovery in general, and you will also be able to avoid the unpleasant consequences of the operation.