Oct
11

Facts And Procedure Of Hemorrhoidectomy.

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Hemorrhoidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove internal hemorrhoids of third degree and fourth degree, when other approaches fail to heal them, in other words, the pain, itching, swelling and bleeding continues. In some cases hemorrhoidectomy is also advised for external hemroids, which have been unsuccessful to be treated with the right procedure.

Hemorrhoidectomy is a quite simple operation and can be done under local, spinal or general anesthesia. According to the patients’ condition, the extent of the surgery and the patients’ preference, the surgeons will choose the right type of anesthesia for the operation. Local anesthesia is a numbing agent which is injected directly into the immediate area; spinal anesthesia will anesthetize the patient from the pelvis down and general anesthesia will cause the patient into unconsciousness.

Normally tests are taken before the surgery is done, depending on the patients health condition these test include an x-ray of the chest, urine and blood samples and aspirin to thin the blood. Often the doctor will suggest that the patient avoids eating or drinking from the night before the surgical operation to prevent the risk of vomiting during or after the surgery is performed.

The course of action for this surgery is a very simple one and while all the necessary plotting have been made the surgery will take from one hour to one hour and a half. The individual is placed face down on the surgery table with the buttocks slightly lifted and the legs placed in stirrups, thus the anus and rectum are visible. Once the anesthesia has become effective the hemorrhoid will be tied to prevent it from bleeding and finally detached.

Once the surgery has finished the patient will be placed in recovery until the anesthesia subsides and the patient can urinate, this is to make sure that swelling in the tissues does not occur and cause problem to urinate. If the patient has recovered, he or she can go home the same day, in other words, as an outpatient. On rare instances, if there are any complications with the surgery, the patient will have to remain under observation.

Pain and bleeding after the surgery is to be expected and because of this the doctor is likely to suggest the patient with some medicine. It is also normal to bleed when moving bowels, particularly directly after the surgery and it is at times recommended to take some numbing drugs before trying to go bowels. Consuming antibiotics after the operation will prevent any infections that might occur.

It is advised by doctors to take special care post surgery to prevent any unnecessary pain and discomfort. Trying to soften stools by taking a high fiber diet will reduce strain when moving stools, taking stool softeners is also a excellent thought. Taking baths in warm water will help loosen up muscles and ease pain as well.

Like with any type of surgery there can be risks and difficulties in both early and late stages. In early stages after the operation the problems may include constipation, hematoma (collection of blood in the surgical area) incontinence, infection and also bleeding. In later stages after surgery problems can include rectal prolapse, a narrowing of the anal canal and even the reappearance of hemorrhoids. If these symptoms occur, it is best to seek medical advice as soon as possible.

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