Male circumcision is an elective surgery in which the foreskin of the penis is removed. It\u2019s usually done for cultural or religious reasons, and most commonly performed on babies. Generally, it\u2019s not medically necessary, so many parents wonder if they should choose circumcision in Ottawa. No parent likes their child to be in pain, even if the medical reason offers several benefits. Here\u2019s what you should know about the pain and healing associated with circumcision.<\/p>\n
Doctors use a local anesthetic during the circumcision to reduce discomfort for the baby.<\/span>\u00a0The baby might cry during the procedure, but that is often because they\u00a0<\/span>have to<\/span>\u00a0be held in place. The circumcision does not\u00a0<\/span>impact<\/span>\u00a0how the baby urinates, because the urethra is not touched during the surgery. Once the surgery is finished, you can give your baby infant Tylenol to manage any minor discomfort as the wound heals.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>For youth aged 10 to 18 and adults, a local anesthetic is also used, and any soreness after the procedure can be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Newborns usually recover very quickly from a circumcision, often within one or two days, but the wound may need up to two weeks to heal. The area may look bruised for a few days, but it\u00a0<\/span>shouldn’t<\/span>\u00a0be uncomfortable for the baby. You will need to protect the tip of the penis with gauze and petroleum jelly until it heals.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>For youth and adult patients, healing takes longer, and the wound can take up to eight weeks to heal completely.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There\u2019s no right or wrong decision about circumcision. The important thing is to discuss your concerns with a doctor who has experience to answer your questions about circumcision so you can make the best decision for your family. Make an appointment for a consultation about circumcision in Gatineau with Dr. Bercier to get all the information you need.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Male circumcision is an elective surgery in which the foreskin […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":233,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-232","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-circumcision"],"yoast_head":"\nHow long will a circumcision take to heal?<\/h2>\n
Make an informed decision about circumcision<\/h2>\n