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Is Circumcision Advisable While The Child Suffers From Fever?
Question: I have scheduled an appointment for circumcision. However the baby is having fever. Can I still go ahead and get the circumcision done?
Brief Answer:
better to postpone
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Circumcision is a minor surgery requiring local or regional anesthesia.
It is better to postpone surgery with fever.
The reason behind this is to avoid infections after surgery at the site.
In the presence of fever skin incision will increase chances of wound infection.
It is better to postpone it till fever settles.
Let me know if you need further assistance.
Wishing your child speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
better to postpone
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Circumcision is a minor surgery requiring local or regional anesthesia.
It is better to postpone surgery with fever.
The reason behind this is to avoid infections after surgery at the site.
In the presence of fever skin incision will increase chances of wound infection.
It is better to postpone it till fever settles.
Let me know if you need further assistance.
Wishing your child speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
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