Introduction
It is never too late for a boy to get circumcised. In the past, a circumcision on an old child may have been rare due to fear of pain, infection and higher cost. However, with the medical advancements over the years, circumcision surgery in Kolkata is now safe, cost-effective and with a low risk of complications.
Why is circumcision delayed?
You may have delayed your child’s circumcision due to several reasons. Your baby may have been born prematurely or had breathing problems that developed soon after delivery or your child had to undergo jaundice treatment.
After the first several weeks of life, circumcision surgery requires the application of general anesthetics, which increases the financial challenges. The cost of general anesthesia and operating room increases circumcision fees. Some parents may also be wary about the effects of general anesthesia on their children.
These concerns regarding general anesthesia can be eliminated by the use of local anesthesia like Lidocaine.
Lidocaine to circumcise
Lidocaine is the local anesthetic of choice and is administered in the area to be operated, similar to what is done in the dentist’s office. Unlike circumcision done with general anesthesia, Lidocaine-induced circumcision is cost-effective and safer with lesser side-effects and no systemic toxicity.
Studies show that infants who are pre-medicated using Lidocaine have significantly minor changes in physiological and pain-related behaviors.
After the administration of Lidocaine, the numbing takes effect in 10-20 seconds. The circumcision surgery lasts for approximately 15-20 minutes after which, your baby will be given a dosage of paracetamol to keep fever or pain in check for 24-36 hours.
Medithics Clinic, the best circumcision clinic in Kolkata, has found that older babies can also be kept comfortable on this medication program.
The risks of circumcisions in old babies are low.
The risk of post circumcision bleeding is similar at any age, approximately two percent. Most of these cases involve minor bleeding that can be usually treated by applying pressure to the operation site. The risk of infection is even smaller. Less than one percent of circumcision cases report infection.
However, the development of complications after circumcision depends on the aftercare program. Here at Medithics Clinic, we provide comprehensive aftercare service to ensure a smooth recovery for your child.
Suppose you have decided on circumcision past the newborn period. In that case, it is vital to consult a doctor who is experienced in circumcising older babies.
Visit Medithics Clinic, the best circumcision clinic in Kolkata, to get effective, side-effect-free, low-risk circumcision treatment for your child.
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