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A member asked:

Hi, i got my circumcision monday and the is a swelling around my stitches , is this normal or should i consult ??

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Stitches & Swelling: Please call your doctor and describe your situation and he/she will let you know what to do. Surgery of any type is a controlled wounding and a certain amount of swelling is understandable. You don't want an infection and your doc will let you know if that is happening or not. Peace and good health.

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Answered 6/4/2018

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