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Written by Ivan at 03 Mar 2005 22:29:45: Re: Frenuloplasty Performed: The first 6 hours...and Bleeding like crazy
As an answer to: Re: Frenuloplasty Performed: The first 6 hours...and Bleeding like crazy written by Damian at 03 Mar 2005 21:27:00:
>Hi Jason,
>Sorry to hear about the bleeding. Have you had stitches put in? If so, then there ought not to be any significant bleeding. The blood vessels should have been cauterized and the wound should have a bit of a scab on it.
>I just got back from having a frenuloplasty. 10 min after the urologist said everything was ok, so i went home. Now, about 4 hours later, i am constantly dripping blood. IS THIS MUCH BLOOD NORMAL?
>10 minutes does not sound like nearly enough time to me. I had to wait 30 minutes after my circumcision.
Well, a frenuloplasty is not nearly so extensive as a circumcision. There are many fewer blood vessels in the frenulum itself. It does sound like a bit much to keep bleeding like that. You should not be in any danger, but it certainly would be a nuisance.
>No dressign was applied, just a cream (polysporin), and it was under local.
>Probably no dressing was used as you did not have a circumcision, but a dressing does wonders for applying a bit of pressure and does stem the flow of blood.
Absolutely, but make sure it is nonstick - you don't want to wrench off a scab THERE! Another possibility is a bath - the water either seems to stanch the flow or it doesn't seem like so much of a problem. You could also carefully pinch the site - not too hard - to stop the blood flow for a couple of minutes and allow a clot to form.
>I just took tylenol and i am in little pain, but constantly bleeding.
>Does Tylenol contain aspirin? If so you shoud stop taking it as aspirin thins the blood and will worsen the bleeding. Check the contents.
Yeah check, but if it is actual Tylenol (acetominophen) or a generic version, it will not thin the blood as aspirin and Ibuprophen will.
>I am not lying down, i'm sitting mostly, will this affect the blood flow?
>Probably not too much but lying down can't be bad.
>If this bleeding continues within the next 24h, should i see the doc?
>Most definitely!
Yup, or at least give his office a call. You could even do that now.
>Thanks, respond ASAP
>Hope this helps and try not to worry too much.
>Damian
Good luck.