How old is the child's circumcision suitable?

Foreskin is a health concern for all men. Once the foreskin is too long, one should undergo surgery. Indeed, with the increasing popularity of circumcision, circumcision has become a common and convenient surgery. But there is a question, if circumcision is to be performed, at what age is it appropriate for a child to have a circumcision? Or is there no age limit? The following is an introduction for you.

Expert: The rate of newborn circumcision in some foreign regions is indeed very high, which is mostly related to cultural traditions and religion, but from a medical point of view, this is not scientific.

"As parents, we should carefully consider whether to circumcise our newborn babies and should not make rash decisions." There is a physiological adhesion between the foreskin and the glans penis of a newborn boy. If surgery is performed on a child too early, it will destroy this physiological adhesion, damage the delicate epidermis of the glans penis, prolong the postoperative recovery period, increase the child's pain and the difficulty of care for the parents.

As the age increases, this physiological adhesion will naturally separate, and the foreskin of some boys will retract, gradually exposing the glans penis. This is a normal physiological phenomenon. In his clinical cases, although the youngest child who underwent circumcision was only 5 years old, it is recommended to do circumcision after the child is 7 years old. The physiological adhesion of the foreskin cavity of children in this age group has basically been separated, and the possibility of surgical damage to the glans penis is very small. At the same time, the child is already aware of the willingness to undergo surgery, can cooperate with the doctor's surgery and will do a good job of postoperative care, which is conducive to postoperative recovery.

That’s all I have to say about the appropriate age for circumcision for children. I hope it helps your child. “For children with foreskin that is too long, just pay attention to regular eversion and cleaning, and there is no need to rush for surgical treatment.” However, if a child suffers from repeated infections due to excessive foreskin, he or she should go to the hospital for anti-inflammatory treatment as soon as possible, and then undergo surgery in time after the inflammation is healed. Otherwise, it may develop into scar stenosis of the foreskin opening over time, causing true adhesion of the glans penis, which will not only make urination difficult but also affect the normal development of the penis, causing lifelong regret.