A member asked:

Is there anyway to stop sphincter muscle from contracting 3 weeks after knife piles surgery?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Robin Rosenberg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Should not be a prob: If this is a sphincterotomy or sphincter repair topical nitroglycerine (rective or topical ditilizam should help.

Answered 8/17/2013

4.9k views

Thank

Yes: Avoid constipation at all costs. Drink plenty of fluids and eat a lot of fiber rich foods like bran cereral, quinoa, whole grains, leafy vegetables, brown rice as examples. After anal surgery fear of pain on bowel movements is a major concern for patients so they try to avoid them. Contrary, good bowel movements help to open the sphincter muscle normally thus avoiding muscle spasm and pain.

Answered 8/22/2013

4.9k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more