Circumcision

Circumcision Surgery in Tardeo, Mumbai

A tradition practiced in many cultures across the world, circumcision is defined as the procedure for removing the foreskin of the penis. Reasons behind getting a circumcision range from cultural and religious rituals to medical factors. 

The procedure involves applying a numbing cream or administering local anesthesia and then removing the foreskin using a pair of scissors or a scalpel. 

What do we need to know about circumcision?

Circumcision is defined as the medical procedure for removing the tissue or the foreskin that covers the tip of the penis. This procedure is practiced all over the world, especially in the Middle East and Africa. 

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What are the causes of circumcision?

Circumcision is performed on male infants and male adults due to the following reasons:  

• Medical Reasons - Circumcision is performed to avoid getting urinary tract infections, penile cancer, sexually transmitted diseases, etc. 
• Cultural Reasons - Religions such as Islam and Judaism require newborn sons to be circumcised as part of their traditions. Circumcision is done on the 1st or 2nd day after birth. 

When should you consult a doctor?

After the procedure, if you face any of the following issues, consult a doctor: 

• If you keep bleeding from the sight of the procedure
• Yellow discharge from your penis
• High fever
• Extreme pain
• Blue or black color on your penis
• If there is swelling or redness after a week
• Blisters
• Pain while urinating
• Foul smell

 Request an appointment at Apollo Spectra Hospitals, Tardeo, Mumbai. 

Call 1860 500 2244 to book an appointment.

How is the procedure conducted? 

Circumcision for newborns is performed by medical professionals such as pediatricians or experts trained to conduct this procedure. In adult males, it is performed by urologists or obstetricians. 

The procedure involves first cleaning the penis, then applying local anesthesia or a numbing cream to the penis. A bell-shaped clamp or ring is put under the foreskin to remove it from the penis. Then some ointment and gauze are put to cover the wound. For an infant, this procedure takes 10 minutes. For an adult, it takes up to 45 minutes. 

After the surgery, your penis might get swollen or become red. It is normal and nothing to worry about. The wound takes up to a week to heal. For your infant, you can wash the penis gently with lukewarm water. Then apply an antibiotic cream and put gauze on it. For adult males, put ice on the wound for 10 to 20 minutes on the first day. The doctor will suggest that you drink lots of water and wear loose, comfortable underwear till the gauze is taken off. 

What are the benefits of circumcision?

There are several advantages of getting a circumcision done. These include: 

• Decreased risk of getting UTIs
• Decreased risk of contracting STDs
• Easy to maintain personal hygiene

What are the complications associated with circumcision?

Circumcision is a harmless procedure and does not have any side effects associated with it. But you might face some minor complications. These include: 

• Pain or discomfort
• Bleeding
• Irritation on the head of the penis
• Decrease in sensitivity which might result in a decrease in sexual pleasure during intercourse. 

Conclusion

The reasons behind getting a circumcision are to lower the risk of contracting UTIs, STDs and easy maintenance of personal hygiene. The wound heals by itself in a week.