Question 1

post hemorrhoidectomy, constipated, severe pain during/after bowel movements, no appetite, nausea/vomit, lethargic, trying to stay hydrated. ideas?

Accepted Answer

Warm water: Avoid narcotics, soak in hot water, as hot as you can stand 10mn at a time 3-4 times a day, stool softener s, Gatorade .......

Question 2

what's a hemorrhoidectomy?

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

Question 3

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 4

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 5

how many people at 30 have had a hemorrhoidectomy?

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Many: Other treatment options include topical medication, infrared coagulation, injection sclerotherapy and rubberband ligation.  Theses are quick, painless office procedures.  See a colorectal surgeon.

Question 6

how long is recovery out of work after a hemorrhoidectomy?

Accepted Answer

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

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 9

how long does it take to have normal bm after a hemorrhoidectomy?

Accepted Answer

2-3 weeks: It take a while to heal the surgery site, then go back to normal.

Question 10

can you tell me about hemorrhoidectomy and what was the recovery time?

Accepted Answer

Indication 4 surgery: Most hemorrhoid patients resolve with medical therapy. If your symptoms persist, beyond a 4 to 6 week trial of bowel regimen and local care, then ask for surgical referral. Take friend to help with risk/benefit analysis. Rectal surgery can benefit, recovery is challenging in this sensitive area and can take up to several weeks. Be well.

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