Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Is Yellow Fluid Draining From Penis Skin Normal After Circumcision?
Hi,
my brother had circumcision 3 weeks ago. Thare were some complications like overbleeding and he was stitched again few hours after surgery. Most of his stitches are aout, but not all of them. Yesterday he noticed some yellow fluid draining from penis skin (no foul odor, no swelling). Is that normal? Thank you.
my brother had circumcision 3 weeks ago. Thare were some complications like overbleeding and he was stitched again few hours after surgery. Most of his stitches are aout, but not all of them. Yesterday he noticed some yellow fluid draining from penis skin (no foul odor, no swelling). Is that normal? Thank you.
Thu, 20 Oct 2016
Hello
Thanks for query .
Based on the fact that your brother who has undergone surgery of circumcision 3 weeks back has clear yellowish discharge from the site of suture line .
The yellow fluid discharge is a normal serous discharge ( reactionary fluid) that is being secreted due to inflammation of subcutaneous tissue .
which gradually stops as the wound heals up .
He needs to take he needs to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefotaxime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily along with topical antibiotic ointment like Neosporin twice daily.
Ensure he washes his genitals with warm water twice daily
Ask him to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely.
Dr.Patil.
Thanks for query .
Based on the fact that your brother who has undergone surgery of circumcision 3 weeks back has clear yellowish discharge from the site of suture line .
The yellow fluid discharge is a normal serous discharge ( reactionary fluid) that is being secreted due to inflammation of subcutaneous tissue .
which gradually stops as the wound heals up .
He needs to take he needs to take broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefotaxime along with anti inflammatory drug like Diclofenac twice daily along with topical antibiotic ointment like Neosporin twice daily.
Ensure he washes his genitals with warm water twice daily
Ask him to avoid sexual encounters till it heals up completely.
Dr.Patil.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Plastic surgery
Loading Online Doctors....