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How long does it take to recover from the ligation surgery of grade 4 internal hemorrhoids? i've also got five stitches.
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A few weeks: 3-4 weeks, depending on the extent of surgery, diet, your healing abilities.
Answered 3/26/2013
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1-2 weeks: Classic hemorrhoidal ligation/surgery is painful. It can take 1-2 weeks for the pain to subside. The stitches most often used are absorbable and should fall out on their own during that time period.
Answered 2/26/2013
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