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Is It Normal To Have Pus After Circumcision In A Child?
Respected sir, My son had circumcision on 70 th day of his birth. Now I see pus on the starting part of his penis. Doctor has prescribed him altipod 50( cefpodoxime proxetil oral suspension I.P) 2 times a day for 6 days. And from 7th day onwards oinment (dermogard- silver sulphadiazine, chlorhexidine gluconate& allantoin cream is also prescribed . Today is 7 th day of his circumcision. Is it normal to have pus after circumcision.?
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
No its abnormal to have pus after circumcision. Pus indicates infection. The surgical site has got infected in someways leading to formation of pus. This requires treatment with antibiotics which i see have been prescribed. Keep the area as clean as possible and apply the antiseptic cream. If pus continues after 5 days the antibiotic has to be changed.
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