Persuasive Essay On Circumcision

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CIRCUMCISION
Description
Circumcision is also known as a foreskin removal or removal of foreskin. It is a surgical removal of the foreskin covering the tip of the penis.

Pre Surgery
Circumcision is only done when there’s a medical need such as when the foreskin is too tight to be pulled back (retracted) over the glans. Otherwise it was ancient practise done for religious or cultural rituals for many Islamic and Jewish families, in certain tribes of Africa and Australia. It can also be a matter of family tradition for some, personal hygiene or preventive health care.
But before planning for Circumcision you must discuss the risks and complications associated with the Surgery and the benefits related to Surgery. Some of the benefits related to Circumcision are …show more content…

It heals within 1 week time.

Surgery & Hospitalization
After giving anaesthesia surgery will start. Once the effect of anaesthesia begins surgery will start. It is done with different techniques. A bell-shaped instrument is inserted under the foreskin to separate it from the penis.Using scissors or a scalpel the foreskin is removed from the penis. Afterward penis will be covered with an ointment and wrapped loosely with gauze.
Post- Discharge
After Surgery you may feel pain, discomfort and swelling, a small patch of blood in the baby’s nappy and the wound area looking unsightly for about 10 days, a yellow crust forms on the tip of penis which is normal. For baby’s change diaper often and make sure the diaper is loosely fastened. Instead of bandage if plastic ring is there it will drop off on its own usually after a week. For faster healing you may apply petroleum jelly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow doctor’s instruction and take medicines as prescribed by the doctor.
For bathing or showering follow doctor’s instruction and change dressing at least once a day as guided by the

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