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Hi there. how do you know if a circumcision is healing well or infected? 5yrs old boy. it is swollen and the tip is quiet red with lots of scabbing? ery anxious worried mom.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Circumcision: It's best to have the physician who performed the cicumcision examine your child. postop swelling, redness and scabbing within the first week are not unusual. There may be no infection, but you will have peace of mind.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 10/9/2019

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A member asked:

Hi there. how do you know if a circumcision is healing well or infected? 5yrs old boy. it is swollen and the tip is quiet red with lots of scabbing? ery anxious worried mom.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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