Complications after removing hemorrhoids may appear immediately after the procedure, several weeks after the operation, and even after several years. The latter are the most dangerous and their treatment is difficult. Check what are the complications after removing hemorrhoids and how to deal with them.
Surgical removal of hemorrhoids unfortunately carries the risk of postoperative complications. Sometimes, however, surgery is the only treatment that can be offered to the patient. What to do when complications arise after the procedure?
Removal of hemorrhoids: early complications
An early complication could bepain . Doctors believe that it may be related to the pull-up of the anoderm, which is the skin around the anus, which is strongly innervated. Another reason may be the reflex contraction of the muscles of the anal sphincters and the urethra.
The spasm causes pain, but also leads totrouble passing urine and stools . Another complication isbleeding , which is eliminated e.g. by electrocoagulation. To avoid such troubles, patients are given topical and general painkillers. Warm (not hot) sockets to relax the sphincters are also recommended.
There may be slight bleeding three weeks after the operation. The problem concerns about 1 percent. operated and the cause of bleeding is usually local infection of the wound. But minor bleeding can also be caused by taking medications that reduce blood clotting (aspirin). All you have to do is set them aside for the bleeding to stop.
Occurring after surgeryconstipationor the complete absence of bowel movements are caused by dietary errors or may be psychological. A mild laxative is recommended if changing your diet and keeping your body hydrated does not help. The treatment must be agreed with the doctor, because some preparations, even those available without a prescription, act rapidly, which is not beneficial for the irritated anal mucosa.
Removal of hemorrhoids: late complications
Late complications, which can be felt even several years after the procedure, are the most dangerous. These include:
- fecal incontinence,
- narrowing of the anus,
- mucosa eversion,
- anal fistula.
Faecal incontinence is associated with damage to the internal anal sphincter or musclesensory nerves. Treatment is difficult. Patients are usually recommended anti-diarrheal medications and biofeedback therapy.
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