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Written by Hart at 13 Dec 2002 06:46:43: Re: Post circ problems, (apologies for length)
As an answer to: Post circ problems, (apologies for length) written by Ter at 11 Dec 2002 20:53:49:
>Firstly, let me thank all involved in what seems to be a level headed unbiased forum.
>I had a circumcision nine months ago for phimosis (diagnosed as a tight frenar band), however I seem to be experiencing some unexpected issues. To this end I would be very grateful for any advice you can give me. I'm not particular happy with the standard of surgical care I recieved (uneven cut, etc.) but I shall not go into that.
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>The first issue I have is that my glans is still very sensitive, the left side just at the corona is slightly swollen and discoloured from constantly rubbing against my clothes. Walking quickly is quite uncomfortable, not to mention if I run or cycle, certainly not what I had expected.
>After nine months of exposure to air, rubbing in clothes and rubbing manually, I am geting a little annoyed that matters do not seem to be improving. Basically I seem to have the same degree of senstivity as I had after about three weeks. I've even considered that as I'm not happy with the standard of work this may be psychosomatic, but I doubt it.
>Does anyone know when I can expect to get some relief from this?
>Is there likely to be an external causes such as some kind of infection or allergy?
>How common is it to have such sensitivity after so long?
>Is there anything I can do, besides regular rubbing, an effort at being cruel to be kind?
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>Secondly, I was very bruised and swollen after the procedure (substantially more than any pictures I have found on the web) and developed two haemotoma's, which duely became infected. One was of the left about half way up the shaft and one on the right just behid the glans which gave the penile shaft a reverse "S" appearance.
>Nine moths later I still have this "S" shape when flaccid (might suit superman but not me). In fact there seems to be some substance underneath the skin on the entire shaft but in some places there are larger lumps which if squeezed give a slightly sore slightly tickelish sensation (squeezed a bit away from the scarline so I do not think it is just soreness from the scar itself, though there still is very slight bruising), there is one lump on the lower left just behind the glans which will still throb slightly from time to time although after nine months it is now very mild.
>When can I expect these lumps to subside? as I assumed they would.
>Is there any chance that these will need to be surgically removed?
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>Hope someone can help me,Hi Ter,
I'm sorry that you're had such a difficult time during the healing process. It's difficult to know why your bare glans is still causing you so much discomfort when it comes in contact with clothing. Normally, after about a month or two, the glans either becomes somewhat de-sensitized or the brain automatically learns to tune out the sensations. As I understand it, there's a range of responses during this period. Some perceive it as painful; others find it so stimulating that they walk around with almost constant erections. As you said, attitude toward the procedure itself or, as in your case, the quality of the outcome could play a part.Your other issues seem even more perplexing. Did you return to your urologist/surgeon for follow-up care? Was it he who informed you that you had developed the hematomas? Normally I understand that a hematoma should resolve itself within a month or two ... three at most. There are other possibilities including problems with blood vessels that were tied off, or cauterized, during the procedure or with the development of unusual scar tissue.
It sounds as if you will need a revision of circ. Certainly you need to see a doctor who is qualified to help you attain a more satisfactory result. Good luck. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Regards,
Hart