Table of Contents
How do I know if my Plastibell circumcision is infected?
See your doctor if Baby is bleeding more than a few drops, running a fever, or doesn’t urinate within eight hours of the circumcision. Also let the M.D. know about redness spreading toward his stomach or black/blue coloring on the penis.
Is it normal for a circumcision to smell?
It is a normal part of the healing process and will come off on its own and heal completely in a few weeks. If there is an odor or excessive swelling of the penis, call your doctor; wound infection can occur.
How do I keep my Plastibell clean?
Rinse the area with water. Avoid using commercial diaper wipes. Bathing: If your baby still has his umbilical cord attached, give him sponge baths after surgery. Gently clean the penis with soap and water 2 to 4 times every day until the ring comes off and the penis is healed.
What does a healing Plastibell circumcision look like?
It can look a little like a skinned knee while it is healing. It may also appear somewhat swollen. The Plastibell ring will fall off by itself. When this happens can vary from 1 to 8 days.
What does an infected baby circumcision look like?
You find a spot of bleeding larger than a 5-centimetre circle from the incision. Your baby has signs of infection. Signs may include severe swelling; redness; a red streak on the shaft of the penis; or a thick, yellow discharge.
How do you tell if a newborn’s circumcision is infected?
If you notice any of the following problems, call your doctor right away:
- Bleeding that is not stopping.
- More than a quarter-size amount of blood on the diaper.
- Redness getting worse or not going away after 7 to 10 days.
- Fever.
- Other signs of infection, such as swelling or discharge getting worse, or pus-filled blisters.
How common is infection after circumcision?
Infection. Infection is an infrequent complication of circumcision when done under sterile conditions. In the most common scenario, the yellowish scabs that may form on the glans where adhesions were removed or aound the cut edge are confused with infection, but are actually part of the normal healing process.
What happens if circumcision is infected?
These however, may be signs of an infection and medical advice should be sought as soon as possible: discharge that includes pus (cloudy, yellowish/white, foul-smelling fluid) hot skin and/or spreading redness around the wound site. fever.
Does Plastibell slide off?
FAQ’s PlastiBell circumcisions What if the ring is hanging on by small amount of skin? Leave the ring in place and it will eventually fall off.
Is my baby’s belly button infected?
Signs of an Infected Umbilical Cord Stump A smelly yellow discharge from the stump area. A reddening of the skin around the stump. Swelling of the navel area. Your baby crying when you touch the stump, indicating it is tender or sore.
Is PlastiBell circumcision less painful?
Neither Mogen nor PlastiBell was associated with greater pain per 3-minute time period, but the PlastiBell technique on average took nearly twice as long as the Mogen procedure (20 vs 12 minutes). We judged that 60% of the infants had pain or discomfort associated with the procedure that was excessive.
Is it normal for my baby’s belly button to smell?
It is normal for the belly button to look a bit mucky or to have a red spot where the cord used to be. It can also be smelly and have some clear, sticky or brownish ooze that might leave a stain on your baby’s nappy or clothes. This is part of the healing process, which may take up to seven days to mend completely.
Why does my baby’s umbilical cord stink?
In most cases, the umbilical cord stump dries up and falls off the newborn within the first few weeks of life. But sometimes an infection can develop. This may cause the area around the cord to swell and become inflamed, red, or tender. There may be cloudy, discolored, or bad-smelling discharge from the cord.
Can Plastibell fall off too soon?
If a Plastibell (plastic ring) was used, it should fall off by 14 days. 10 days is the average. While it can’t fall off too early, pulling it off can cause bleeding.