It takes at least 2-3 weeks to recover from edema after circumcision.
After circumcision, there will be swelling at the site of surgery because the local suture destroys the blood circulation after cutting off the foreskin, so the local blood circulation of the wound has to be re-established. During this period, the circulation will be impaired, so there will be different degrees of edema, some patients react more strongly, the swelling is more obvious, some patients are a little lighter. For patients with obvious swelling, dehydration and swelling medication can be given, while paying attention to the tightness of the wrapped gauze. After a week, if the wound is not infected, you can wash it with warm water to promote the swelling to subside. At the same time, avoid walking for a long period of time, it is best to rest in bed to facilitate the swelling, and take oral anti-inflammatory drugs as prescribed by the doctor if necessary.
In addition, patients should not eat spicy and stimulating foods during the recovery period. The degree of postoperative swelling reflects the patient’s recovery, and when the swelling disappears completely, it basically represents complete recovery.