Circumcision of baby – Circumcision of children

Description of the circumcision of the child

Circumcision is the removal of the foreskin of the penis. Foreskin – skin, that covers the tip of the penis.

What child circumcision is carried out?

This procedure It is mostly done for cultural or religious reasons. In most cases, cutting is done during the first few days of life. But the procedure can be done as older boys or men, if there are medical indications, eg, When the foreskin is too tight or can not be drawn back.

Some people believe that circumcision is good for health. But most health professionals consider it prejudice. Sometimes circumcision may be associated with reduced risk of certain diseases:

• Urinary tract infections;
• Fimoz (tightening of the foreskin, which may be severe enough, close to the head in the penis);
• Cancer of the penis;
• Cervical cancer in sexual partners;
• Some sexually transmitted diseases, eg HIV.

Side effects of circumcision

Complications are rare, but no procedure does not guarantee the absence of risk. Before, how to execute child circumcision, you need to know about possible complications, which may include:

• Infection;
• Bleeding;
• Reaction to anesthesia;
• Unsatisfactory cosmetic outcome (eg, the foreskin is cut too short or too long the skin remains);
• Foreskin does not heal;
• Reduced sensitivity of the penis;
• Damage to the glans penis.

Factors, that may increase the risk of complications include:

• History of bleeding disorders in the family;
• Chronic diseases.

We need to discuss these risks with your doctor before the procedure.

How is the circumcision of the child?

Preparation for the procedure

• Circumcision in older children is more complicated. It is usually done by a urologist. This doctor, who specializes in problems, associated with urination;
• The doctor carefully examines the child. This is to ensure, To make sure, he had all the right to health, and that the penis is normal;
• It can be made a blood and / or urine.

If it is used general anesthesia, usually, recommended, the child does not eat or drink in the evening and the night before the procedure.

Anesthesia

Circumcision older child is often done under general anesthesia. Anesthesia is fed through the flow in the arm or via a gas mask. During the procedure, the child will sleep.

Description of the procedure of circumcision of a child

This procedure is usually performed in an outpatient setting without the need to stay in hospital.

The doctor pulls the foreskin from the penis. Clipping is performed in, where the foreskin of the penis to the head grows. The foreskin is cut off with a scalpel. Doctor, perhaps, need to take steps to reduce bleeding or sew up the area to crop,.

Petroleum jelly or antibiotic ointment will be applied to the penis. It may also be a bandage.

Immediately after the child's circumcision

Once the baby has recovered from anesthesia, Intravenous catheters are removed.

How long will the child's circumcision?

The procedure is performed in less than one hour.

Circumcision of baby – Will it hurt?

The doctor will give your child pain medicine after the procedure.

Child Care after circumcision

It may be significant swelling of the penis on the field of circumcision. Member should heal within 7-10 days after circumcision.

Home Care

It is important to include the child's penis clean up the healing place of circumcision. We must adhere to the following rules, to ensure the normal recovery:

• The penis of the child can be bandaged. Your doctor may recommend replacing the bandage after, as the child will take a bath after 36-48 hours after surgery;
• When the bandage is removed, the penis should be washed with clean water and mild soap;
• Supportive underwear may be more comfortable for a child;
• If the doctor will recommend, necessary to apply an antibiotic ointment or petrolatum in circumcision;
• We need to ask your doctor about, when it is safe to shower, bathe, place or subject to water cutoff;
• Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions.

The child may be some discomfort during urination during the first few days. He may also be uncomfortable. In this case, it can be assigned to painkillers.

Communication with the doctor after the child's circumcision

After returning home, you need to see a doctor, If the following symptoms:

• Member of the incision or red, swollen, hot to the touch, or from oozing a yellowish discharge;
• The child develops a fever;
• The pain does not go after the adoption of painkillers;
• The head of the penis turns blue or black.