Question
How should one handle swelling after a child’s circumcision?
Answer
Mild swelling of the glans penis within 3 to 4 days after circumcision is a normal occurrence, but there can be individual variations. The skin’s blood and lymphatic vessels are cut during surgery, and it takes time to establish new pathways of circulation, resulting in regional swelling. Generally, post-operative swelling typically resolves within 2 to 3 weeks, but it may take up to 3 months or more. Parents should not panic; this is a natural part of the process of new circulation formation. Remember to take your child for a follow-up check-up at the hospital.