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When can i go to the sea after circumcision? its been 4 weeks already i feel no pain but the only downside to this is that some of my stitches have not dissolved?

Q: when can i go to the sea after circumcision? its been 4 weeks already i feel no pain but the only downside to this is that some of my stitches have not dissolved?

: http://willametteurology.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Adult_Circumcision.pdf See above. If you still have sutures you should not soak the wound or swim in the sea. Would call the urologist and discuss the persisting sutures.

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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http://willametteurology.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Adult_Circumcision.pdf See above. If you still have sutures you should not soak the wound or swim in the sea. Would call the urologist and discuss the persisting sutures.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 4/28/2021

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A member asked:

When can i go to the sea after circumcision? its been 4 weeks already i feel no pain but the only downside to this is that some of my stitches have not dissolved?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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