How long does it take to recover after internal hemorrhoid surgery?

Internal hemorrhoids are a relatively common manifestation of hemorrhoids. When hemorrhoids occur, if the condition recurs and medication and other treatments are ineffective, surgical treatment can be considered. After the operation, the patient should pay more attention to rational care and diet. Generally, it will take 2 to 3 weeks for the patient to gradually recover. Of course, after recovery, it is necessary to prevent recurrence, pay attention to active exercise, diet and health care, etc.

How long does it take to recover after internal hemorrhoid surgery?

The key lies in the degree of wound healing and physical fitness. Therefore, hemorrhoid patients should eat liquid or semi-liquid food after surgery, keep bowel movements smooth, and avoid eating spicy food or drinking alcohol. Pay attention to personal hygiene and keep the anus clean. It usually takes 2-3 weeks to fully recover.

Minimally invasive technique, also known as "hemorrhoidectomy"

This is a new technology based on the new understanding of the pathogenesis of hemorrhoids caused by anal cushion lesions. Use a special instrument to perform circular excision on the prolapsed band of rectal mucosa above the hemorrhoids. During the operation, the anus is first dilated, and the rectal mucosa is sutured in a circle about 4 cm above the dentate line (the boundary between the rectum and the anal canal). Then the stapler is inserted into the anus. The stapler can remove the prolapsed mucosal band. The whole process only takes about half an hour. Since the rectal mucosa above the dentate line is innervated by the visceral nerves, the patient feels almost no pain after the operation. Also, since the operation not only removes the prolapsed band of the rectal mucosa, but also blocks the terminal anastomotic branches of the terminal rectal arteries and veins, the root cause of hemorrhoids is eliminated. It has a very ideal therapeutic effect on internal hemorrhoids, external hemorrhoids, hemorrhoids, annular hemorrhoids, severe hemorrhoid prolapse, and rectal prolapse. It has the characteristics of quick effect, quick recovery and no pain after surgery.

Precautions after hemorrhoid surgery

After hemorrhoid surgery, whether it is outpatient surgery or hospitalization, hemorrhoid patients should pay attention to self-care to cooperate with the treatment. They should mainly pay attention to the following aspects:

1. Keep bowel movements smooth

It usually takes 24 hours after hemorrhoid surgery for the first bowel movement.

During the period when defecation is prohibited, you should drink more water and consume beverages that have a laxative effect on the intestines, such as honey, fruit juice, and vegetable juice. This can promote urination and avoid constipation.

2. Take a sitz bath after defecation

Sitz bath is a simple and effective way to clean the anus, promote wound healing and reduce inflammation.

You must take a sitz bath after each bowel movement. When taking a sitz bath, first use hot steam to fumigate. When the water temperature is appropriate, put the anus and perineum into the basin for washing and sitz bathing. Each time, it takes about 20 minutes.

For sitz baths, you can use warm salt water, Zhongyao Qudu Decoction or 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution. At this time, you can also use some ointment.

3. Postoperative activities

Generally speaking, the surgical wound is large, and while the wound has not yet completely healed, you should try to walk as little as possible. This can avoid edema at the edge of the wound due to friction and prolong the healing time of the wound.

Do not ride a bicycle for a long time about 3 months after the wound has healed to prevent the healing wound from bleeding due to excessive friction.