What to Expect After Hemorrhoidectomy

Pain:

• As discussed pre-op pain can be severe in the first few days post-op

• Take pain medications as prescribed

• Severe pain may persist for a few days and up to 7 days

• Pain should then gradually decrease but some degree of discomfort may persist for a few weeks

Bleeding:

• Some bleeding in the first few days is normal

• This will be minor low volume bleeds, usually at time of bowel movements

• Some spotting may persist for a couple of weeks

• Severe high volume bleeding is not normal and needs urgent attention

Bowel movements:

• Take bowel protocol medications as prescribed to ensure 1-2 soft bowel movements per day

• There should be no straining

• There should be no excessive time spent on the commode

Call our clinic if you have any of the following symptoms:

• Severe high volume bleeding that doesn’t stop

• Severe pain despite taking pain medications as prescribed

• Fever / chills

• Acute onset abdominal or pelvic pain

• Inability to pass urine

Refer to the Emergency department if:

• Chest pain / shortness of breath

• Any of the above unusual symptoms if you are not able to get a hold of our clinic

• Any other acute / urgent complaints

Please call our clinic any time with any questions or concerns.