Question 1

possible reasons for bleeding after circumcision, please help?

Accepted Answer

Known complication: There should be no bleeding after circumcision assuming procedure was correctly because surgeons have cauterized or tied off any bleeding vessels before sewing 2 skin edges together. However, a small blood vessel, in spasm when the foreskin is removed, &amp; thus not bleeding &amp; invisible, can recover from spasm &amp; start bleeding. Consult your urologist who should take care of problem if still bleeding.

Question 2

son is severe hemophiliac a. had no bleeding after circumcision. this seems contradictory to the huge bruises he gets from almost nothing. reasons?

Accepted Answer

Prophylactic: Your son must have been given prophylactic factor viii therapy prior to  his cicumcision- to prevent him from bleeding- that is why he did not bleed. What is the level of his factor 8 ?

Question 3

how much is too much bleeding after adult circumcision?

Accepted Answer

See below: Any bleeding after the first day would be abnormal and you should consult your doctor.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 4

i've heard that there's a high chance of you bleeding to death from female circumcision. is this true?

Accepted Answer

Potentially: Since there is no medical indication for female circumcision, it is often done quickly and inappropriately by people with no training or experience -- using crude and unsanitary instruments.  It is a sad, backward, uneducated and unfortunate world-wide occurrence that education and common sense have not been able to eliminate.

Question 5

day 7 post circumcision- is it normal for minor bleeding 2 occur through thick black scab on underside of penis?

Accepted Answer

Circumcision: Surgical incisions may take up to a week to heal. Given the nature of the skin around the glans penis, there could be a small patch of skin that is "necrosing", which is probably the black that you see. If that is part of the remaining foreskin then there is no need to worry as it will just fall off. But if it is part of the normal penis skin, then I recommend having it evaluated by your doctor.

Question 6

i had circumcision 10days ago, and i know that one shouldn't involve in sexual activities within 6 weeks but mistakenly i've done masturbation after 10days. not feeling much pain, no bleeding, little discomfort. is there any health risk now?

Accepted Answer

: No, as long as surgical wound has healed as expected.

Question 7

27/m i had a circumcision done on 8/30/23. i had complication with bleeding after the procedure. i when to the er they did some kind of painful squeeze on the penis to stop some of the bleeding. i'm still bleeding but not excessive. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

: No it is not. When there is a problem at the site of an operation the right thing to do is to contact the surgeon immediately. Pl do so Hop[e you do well

Question 8

i've got blisters on top of my glans after a circumcision. they are also bleeding. is it common, because my glans is so sensitive now?

Accepted Answer

See your physician: It is not normal to get blisters after a circumcision.  It may be herpes simples, a contact dermatitis or an infection.  Please see your physician.

Question 9

a bit of blood clot on the frenulum & some bleeding on the side suture. is it too soon to immerse in water after only 7 days after circumcision?

Accepted Answer

Water okay: Seven days after surgery the incisional sites are likely covered with epithelium and exposure to clean water is okay.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 10

circumcised 8 days ago bleeding a lot on day 1+2 slowed down till today and has bled a lot around the head and frenulum. how can i slow the bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Apply pressure: Often after several days of healing, a small piece of healing tissue will pull free and you can experience temporary bleeding.  Apply firm pressure to the area that is bleeding with with paper towel, towel, or wash cloth.   Hold the pressure for 5-10 minutes until the bleeding slows down.  Then apply a non-stick gauze or wrap to keep the spotting from staining any clothing.

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Possible reasons for bleeding after circumcision, please help?

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Son is severe hemophiliac a. had no bleeding after circumcision. this seems contradictory to the huge bruises he gets from almost nothing. reasons?

A member asked:

How much is too much bleeding after adult circumcision?

A member asked:

I've heard that there's a high chance of you bleeding to death from female circumcision. is this true?

A member asked:

Day 7 post circumcision- is it normal for minor bleeding 2 occur through thick black scab on underside of penis?

A member asked:

I had circumcision 10days ago, and i know that one shouldn't involve in sexual activities within 6 weeks but mistakenly i've done masturbation after 10days. not feeling much pain, no bleeding, little discomfort. is there any health risk now?

A member asked:

27/m i had a circumcision done on 8/30/23. i had complication with bleeding after the procedure. i when to the er they did some kind of painful squeeze on the penis to stop some of the bleeding. i'm still bleeding but not excessive. is this normal?

A member asked:

I've got blisters on top of my glans after a circumcision. they are also bleeding. is it common, because my glans is so sensitive now?

A member asked:

A bit of blood clot on the frenulum & some bleeding on the side suture. is it too soon to immerse in water after only 7 days after circumcision?

A member asked:

Circumcised 8 days ago bleeding a lot on day 1+2 slowed down till today and has bled a lot around the head and frenulum. how can i slow the bleeding?

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