What can I expect from outer hemorrhoidectomy?
external hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels that protrude through the rectum and are visible on the outside of the body. These external hemorrhoids can cause itching and pain, and in some cases blood clots may form. External hemorrhoidomy is an outpatient surgery that is performed to remove these swollen blood vessels. The operation usually takes less than two hours and the recovery usually takes two to three weeks.
Just before the external hemorrhoidectomy, the patient is supplied with medicines known as anesthesia, so there is no pain during the procedure. There are three forms of anesthesia, depending on the severity of hemorrhoids, as well as the patient's personal preferences and surgeon. General anesthesia can be used to complete the patient completely soothed so that there is no knowledge of the procedure as it occurs. Spinal anesthesia anestrates the patient only from the waist down, and local anesthesia is anestpt only by the area that takes place.
during the external procedure of the hemorrhoidalThe patient will lie down on the operating table. The buttocks will be slightly increased to be exposed to the rectal area. This area is then thoroughly cleaned with antiseptic solution to avoid the chance of infection. Once the rectal area is ready for surgery and anesthesia has manifested itself, surgery may begin.
The external hemorroidectomic procedure itself consists of a surgeon that has gripped the hemorrhoids, and these swollen blood vessels can also be tied to interrupt blood supply. The surgeon then cuts the hemorrhoids from the body and closes the wound caused by the procedure. Anus can then be charged with gauze or antibiotic ointment can be used. It takes one and two hours to complete the procedure.
recovery from external hemorrhoidomy usually takes two to three weeks. During this time, the patient should rest as much as possible and is often required for some time from work or other common activities. DrugsA regulation esti may be prescribed after the procedure and the patient may go to over -the -counter pain relief such as aspirin or ibuprofen, as the pain begins to decrease. Stool softeners may be needed for a while after surgery, so the bowel movements are as comfortable as possible during the period of recovery. Normal activities can start slowly according to the doctor's instructions.