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

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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.

Answered 8/26/2015

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