When should a baby be circumcised?

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Circumcision is a form of surgical intervention in the skin surrounding the penis of a man. Answering the question "What is circumcision for?", doctors believe that circumcision is the last step to help boys solve problems with urination and hygiene related to the abnormalities of the foreskin.

1. Is circumcision painful?

Because it is a directly invasive surgery, most parents have the same concern about whether circumcision is painful. Today, many hospitals and clinics have applied new and modern technology to replace the traditional method, bringing advantages in circumcision, such as:
Minimally invasive technique, Does not affect the surrounding areas Less painful for the baby if an anesthetic is used There may be slight swelling and bleeding after the surgery, but it will heal quickly. Short minor surgery time, only 15 - 30 minutes The cost of circumcision is reasonable, not too high. After the circumcision surgery is completed, the baby can almost immediately appear or just rest in the hospital for a few hours before being taken home to care.

2. When should the baby be circumcised?

2.1. When there are signs of foreskin pathology As mentioned above, if the child has some abnormalities of the foreskin, circumcision is the last resort applied after trying other methods. conservation and other non-invasive but all failed.
In addition, circumcision is often performed in older children and adolescents, rarely applied to very young children except in the case of symptoms of dysuria and severe infection. Unusual signs in the foreskin include:
Long foreskin: The condition of the foreskin covering the entire penis, difficulty in turning the foreskin down naturally, not exposing the penis. both normal and erect (for puberty). Foreskin stenosis: This phenomenon is considered physiological and very common in young children, parents do not need to worry too much. But for an adult child whose foreskin is still narrow, or for a young child who has difficulty urinating and often has infections, it is considered a pathology. Congestion of the foreskin: The typical symptom is that the foreskin is too narrow, or even the foreskin is attached to the head of the penis and causes blood circulation in the glans to be blocked. This pathology often appears after the child has a narrow foreskin but is improperly dilated by the parents. All of the above symptoms can lead to extremely dangerous gynecological diseases that the baby may encounter later on, such as premature ejaculation, penile infection, urethritis, or even penile cancer.
Therefore, the best way to limit complications is that parents should take the initiative to take the baby to the doctor and conduct circumcision as prescribed by the doctor. It should be noted that it is necessary to choose reputable specialized hospitals, as well as skilled and experienced doctors to avoid the risk of infection after surgery.
2.2. When should you not circumcise the foreskin? On the contrary, what is the case in which circumcision should not be performed? Circumcision is not usually applied if:
The child is too young (under 1 year old) Has not been examined and prescribed by a doctor Have not tried non-invasive measures as directed. penile shape (curved penis, buried penis, small penis,...) because it needs the foreskin to correct.

3. What are the benefits of circumcision?

In addition to treating pathology related to the foreskin, are there some other reasons why circumcision is necessary? Specifically as follows:
Cleaning the private area easily: Cutting off the excess skin at the foreskin also helps to remove all bacteria and dirt accumulated at the tip of the penis. Limiting the risk of infection: Always being kept clean and in a dry and clean condition also reduces the risk of male genital infections. Improve quality of life later: Circumcision does not affect sexual function, but on the contrary, congenital narrowing of the foreskin can make the penis smaller and shorter than usual, burning pain during sex and easy premature ejaculation. Reduce the risk of infertility or penile cancer: Diseases of the foreskin are also one of the causes of necrosis, penile cancer and infertility in men later on. The question of why circumcision is required in some countries is culturally and religiously related. The percentage of children who are completely normal but still have surgery to remove the foreskin is quite high. However, around the reason for circumcision, medical experts believe that this invasive surgical intervention should only be performed when absolutely necessary. For children who have been prescribed circumcision, parents can rest assured, do not need to worry too much because this method not only treats your child's uncomfortable symptoms, but also brings benefits. baby in the future.
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