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Urological Health
Childhood circumcision
Discharge instructions
A circumcision has been performed to remove your boy’s foreskin.
our son has had a circumcision. The foreskin was Pain is usually minimal and resolves after a few days.
Yremoved to uncover the head of the penis. Skin Acetaminophen (Tempra™, Tylenol™, etc.) can be
edges at the site of incision were brought together given as needed at the dose recommended for your
with dissolving stitches. These stitches will fall off on son’s age. The uncovered head of the penis is usually
their own. Ask about bathing/showering instructions. sensitive for a few weeks. Your son will likely be more
comfortable in loose clothing and out of diapers, if
appropriate.
Circumcised penis with sutures Your child should be able to urinate normally after
having a circumcision. Most urologists feel that
boys can be bathed safely within 24 hours of the
procedure.
Most boys should be able to return to school or
daycare within a few days of having a circumcision.
Precautions
There may be slight oozing of blood from the incision
in the first 48 hours. Applying firm pressure to the
bleeding area with clean gauze or tissue for
10 minutes will usually control it. If bleeding persists,
you should contact your doctor or go to the hospital
Emergency Room.
A foul smelling discharge, increasing swelling or
redness of the penis after four days may indicate
infection. Please contact your urologist if you are
If a dressing is used, ask for instructions on its care. concerned.
Your urologist may recommend the use of an
ointment on the penis. Any swelling or bruising of the Follow-up
penis will usually disappear within two weeks of the
circumcision. A follow-up appointment may be arranged with either
your urologist or family doctor.
The effects of the anaesthetic will have worn off
completely within 24 hours. Local anaesthetic
(“freezing”) may also have been used during the
surgery. Its effect will wear off slowly over several
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