Question 1

what's a hemorrhoidectomy?

Accepted Answer

Surgical: Removal of the 3 internal hemorrhoidal veins and generally a disruption of the network of external hemorrhoidal veins.

Question 2

does it hurt to get a hemorrhoidectomy done?

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Sometimes: It depends on the type of hemorrhoid and the way that the hemorrhoidectomy is done. For example, internal hemorrhoids (on the inside of the anus) usually don't have many nerve endings so removal of these are less painful. External ones may be somewhat more painful, but overall there should not be serious pain.

Question 3

what is the recovery time after hemorrhoidectomy?

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Days to weeks: Can be painful for days or weeks depending on each person. More discomfort maybe with standard incisional surgery & maybe less discomfort with internal stapled technique. Little or no discomfort with internal hemorrhoid banding.

Question 4

how long is recovery out of work after a hemorrhoidectomy?

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No set time.: There are many different ways to do hemorrhoidectomy and recovery time depends on the procedure adopted. In old classical hemorrhoidectomy it used to be long time but the new techniques have cut it very short. Good rule of thumb is when you don't have pain you can resume work.

Question 5

for how long does it take to reecover after a hemorrhoidectomy?

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Depends: It depends on how bad the hemorrhoids are and how many. Recovery may take 2 weeks or two months depending on how extensive the surgery.

Question 6

what is recoverr from a hemorrhoidectomy like? worried about bm.

Accepted Answer

Painful: Hemorrhoidectomy is a small operation on a very sensitive part of the body.  At least 1 week out of work.  Avoid constipation by eating tons of fiber, drink plenty of water, soak in hot sits bath.

Question 7

hemorrhoidectomy schedule in 3 weeks== how many days should i take off work?

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What's your job?: I cousel at least one week off work, as there will be swelling of the tissues and you will be uncomforatble sitting for long periods. I also counsel 2-3 weeks of lifting no more thsn 5 lb, as doing so increases pressure in the operated area and could theoretically increase the chance of postop bleeding.

Question 8

what to do if i had a hemorrhoidectomy now have black strings coming out my bottom?

Accepted Answer

Leave them alone: Leave them alone.  They will eventually fall off.

Question 9

is it normal to have discomfort from having a harmonic scalpel hemorrhoidectomy done?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pain after hemorrhoid surgery is very common. Any type of surgical excision can cause significant pain, even with a harmonic scalpel. Oral pain medications and sometimes a local anesthetic gel can be applied directly to the area, ask your surgeon.

Question 10

what could be the side effects of hemorrhoidectomy?

Accepted Answer

Several: Bleeding, infection, anal stenosis, anal leakage, but all are uncommon.

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