How long does the pain of circumcision last?

Circumcision is one of the most common surgical operations in male babies, which is usually performed for medical, religious or cultural reasons... Before performing this operation, many parents are worried about the pain and its duration. During circumcision, the baby may feel discomfort due to skin irritation, but the amount of pain depends on various factors, including the method and extent of circumcision. After the operation, the baby may experience sensitivity and discomfort in the operated area for several days... On the pain... there are different methods for circumcising babies, each of which has a different effect on the amount and duration of pain: ### **Circumcision by plastic ring** In this method, a small plastic ring is placed on the skin and falls off naturally after a few days. The pain of this method is usually less and the recovery is faster after the ring falls off. Recovery happens faster... - **During the operation:** Depending on the circumcision method, the operation usually takes between 10 and 30 minutes.... If anesthesia is used, the baby does not feel much pain.... - **After the operation, circumcision can usually be done in the early hours:** It decreases in the first 24 hours.... - **Recovery period:** - Usually, after 48 hours, the pain decreases drastically.... - Within 7 to 10 days, the circumcised area heals and the discomfort of the baby disappears... ### Pain reduction methods after circumcision Parents can reduce the pain and discomfort of the baby after circumcision by following some tips: 1... **Using soothing ointments** - Special ointments such as Xylapi or topical antibiotics help to reduce burning and pain... 2.... **allowed analgesics for babies** - If needed and under the doctor's supervision, you can use acetaminophen for babies.... 3.... **changing diapers on time** - Changing diapers frequently and using loose diapers reduces sensitivity and irritation in the circumcision area... 4.... **Avoid tight diapers and tight clothes** - Loose and cotton clothes prevent friction and discomfort in the surgical area.... 5... **gentle washing and wound care** - It is recommended to use lukewarm water and sterile gauze to clean the circumcised area. Abnormal swelling or infection (presence of pus or bad smell) - No improvement after 10 days - Severe restlessness of the baby and constant crying Dr. Kambiz Herman Moghadam, a specialist in infant circumcision Dr. Kambiz Herman Moghadam, with years of experience in the field of infant circumcision, uses painless and safe methods for this operation. The pain of infant circumcision is usually mild and short-term, and depending on the method performed, its amount will be different.