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A member asked:

Can the circumcision surgery and treatment hurt?

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Yes: Circumcision in adults can be painful. Check w/your urologist for more information.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 7/13/2013

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Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

See below: You will be sedated or asleep for the surgery. The surgeon will use local anesthesia to give you a long lasting block after the operation. Yes there will be some discomfort when the block wears off, but it is manageable.

Dr Sneid and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/24/2015

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