Care After Circumcision
Circumcision is a simple procedure most often done in the nursery before a baby boy goes home from the hospital. There are a number of ways to do circumcision. Your health care provider will explain the procedure and tell you what to expect. To care for your son after circumcision, follow the tips below.
Expect the Following:
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Keep the Penis Clean
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For the Gomco or Mogan Clamp:
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For the Plastibell Device:
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When to Call Your Health Care Provider
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The penis is very red or swells a lot.
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In an infant under 3 months old, a rectal temperature of 100.4°F (38.0°C) or higher
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In a child 3 to 36 months, a rectal temperature of 102°F (39.0°C) or higher
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In a child of any age who has a temperature of 103°F (39.4°C) or higher
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A fever that lasts more than 24-hours in a child under 2 years old, or for 3 days in a child 2 years or older
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Your child has had a seizure caused by the fever
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The discharge becomes heavy, is a greenish color, or lasts more than a week.
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Bleeding cannot be stopped by applying gentle pressure.
