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Performing a pediatric circumcision on your child can be a matter of choice. However, certain medical conditions warrant the need for a doctor-prescribed circumcision. As a parent, it is helpful to learn more about the procedure so that you can understand what to expect for your child from the surgery.
What is inguinal hernia?
An inguinal hernia occurs when a part of your child’s intestine bulges through the abdomen wall and through the inguinal canal, which is a narrow passageway present on the lower anterior abdomen wall.
What is pediatric circumcision?
Circumcision is a procedure that removes the foreskin from the penis. When it is performed on children we often refer to the procedure as a pediatric circumcision.
From Tradition to Treatment – Why Circumcision Is Done?
Circumcisions are performed for several reasons. While some parents opt for newborn circumcision for religious purposes, others may choose to perform a circumcision in older kids for hygienic reasons. In some situations, circumcision may be advised for medical reasons including:
- Childhood phimosis
- Paraphimosis
- Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection in kids
- Balanoposthitis treatment
- Bacterial or fungal foreskin infections
- Balanitis Xerotica Obliterans treatment
When to circumcise a newborn?
Newborn circumcision is usually done within the first week after birth. Some doctors prefer to perform the procedure within 48 hours of your child’s birth.
How painful is circumcision for a newborn?
Newborn babies do feel pain. However, doctors performing circumcisions on newborns ease the pain during and after the procedure by administering a local anesthesia, topical numbing cream or pain relief medications.
Pediatric circumcision procedures at Motherhood Hospitals
Gentle, Precise, and Child-Friendly Surgical Care
Our child-friendly, and pain-minimized approach help us ensure a safe procedure, faster healing, and a more comfortable experience for both the child and parents.
During a newborn circumcision, the surgeon will clean the penis area, numb the area to reduce pain, pull the foreskin back and use a scalpel to remove the foreskin.
Some pediatric surgeons may use the bell technique to perform a circumcision on the newborn. In this method, a plastic ring is used to separate the foreskin and the penis head. This ring restricts the blood supply to the foreskin causing the foreskin to naturally fall on its own in few days.
Recovery and Aftercare
Helping Your Child Heal Comfortably and Quickly
After a pediatric circumcision, the area may appear red, swollen and painful. This is normal. However, if you notice any unusual signs like bleeding, it is advisable to contact your health care provider immediately.
For faster healing keep the area clean and dry. Older children may require small doses of pain medications to reduce the pain and discomfort. Pain after a circumcision is usually mild and short-lived for both newborns as well as young children. Recovery process is quick, with children often fully recovering within a week.
Why choose Motherhood hospitals for your child’s pediatric circumcision surgery?
At Motherhood Hospitals we have a team of specialized pediatric surgeons with state of the art facilities for pediatric procedures. Our compassionate care coupled with a supportive environment makes us one of the leading hospitals for pediatric circumcisions. We use advanced techniques for safety and comfort of the child and parents. Schedule your child’s circumcision with our expert surgeons today.
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