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Had hemorrhoidectomy 14 days ago & have dissolvable stitches. today i noticed clear string coming out of my anal area which i assume are stitches.

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Will be O K: Dreink plenty of fluids with high fibre diet , and local care. Stitches will dissolve and disappear by the time you go for post O P follow up visit

Answered 8/6/2018

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