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topic below to learn more: Circumcision may be performed for
religious, cultural, family or medical reasons. Although
circumcision is not necessary for all boys, the procedure is
recommended for newborns with urological conditions such as
vesicoureteral reflux, kidney or bladder infections, posthitis
or phimosis, or who have a family history of urinary infections.
The procedure takes only a few minutes with a clamp under local
anesthesia. (General anesthesia may be more appropriate for
older infants and children). The glands may be soothed with an
application of ointment or Vaseline at each diaper change. Ear
wax, also known as cerumen, is a natural substance produced to
protect the ear from damage and infections. It is produced in
the ear canal and normally accumulates and then dries up and
falls out of the canal. However, in some patients, ear wax tends
to accumulate in the ear canal for a number of reasons. If an
extreme amount of wax builds