1. Before the operation, please have the patient describe in detail their medical history, allergy history, and whether they have a scar-prone constitution for the doctor's reference.
2. On the day of the surgery, the patient is required to stay in the hospital for observation for about 2 hours, and can only leave after being allowed by the doctor.
3. Post-surgery daily life is generally unaffected; rest is recommended, avoid strenuous activities; diet should avoid spicy and stimulating foods, it’s advisable to eat more vegetables, bananas, yogurt, and other bowel-friendly foods.
4. Maintain smooth bowel movements, with defecation time preferably as short as possible, ideally controlled within 1-3 minutes. Do not squat for long periods or strain, to avoid anal edema. After defecation, immediately rinse clean with running water and apply medication.
5. There may be difficulty urinating after the surgery. Warm compresses on the lower abdomen or turning on the tap to induce urination can be used. If difficulties persist, contact the doctor for appropriate treatment.
6. There may be slight bleeding during defecation post-surgery due to the wound, which will gradually disappear after a week. There’s no need to worry.
7. Patients may feel heaviness in the lower abdomen and discomfort around the anus after treatment. Some patients may experience urinary retention, which usually disappears within a few hours. A one-time catheterization may be necessary if needed.
8. Some patients may notice blue-colored urine, which is a normal phenomenon caused by the excretion of anesthetic pain-relief drugs through the bladder. There’s no need to worry.
9. Some patients may experience re-bleeding during defecation, which is due to slight seepage from the wound when the hemorrhoids scab falls off. This stops when standing and is considered normal. If there is significant bleeding, seek immediate follow-up at the hospital.
10. Debridement, promoting muscle growth, stopping bleeding, and reducing inflammation: The area around the anus is prone to bacterial growth, which could lead to infection after treatment, affecting recovery speed and causing unnecessary complications. Follow medical advice promptly and use appropriate medications to prevent infection.
11. Red light therapy: Effectively improves local microcirculation, accelerates tissue repair, quickly clears redness, swelling, heat, and pain in the local lesion, promotes inflammation absorption, and inhibits and kills pathogens and microorganisms.
12. Regular dressing changes: After treatment, follow medical advice and regularly visit the hospital for dressing changes and follow-up checks. Keep dressings dry and clean to prevent infection.
13. The healing period for surgical wounds is approximately 3 weeks. During this time, activities should be minimized as much as possible. Generally, between 7-25 days post-surgery, bleeding from scab detachment is not directly related to the surgery but is associated with individual differences (hypertension, arteriosclerosis, coagulation disorders, etc.). Slight bleeding will not cause serious consequences. In case of heavy bleeding, seek immediate treatment at our hospital or nearby hospitals. Untimely handling may lead to hemorrhagic shock, endangering life.
14. PPH surgery often causes feelings of fullness and frequent urges to defecate. Pay attention to dietary adjustments, avoiding spicy and stimulating foods and alcohol.
15. Sitz baths: Sitz baths are a simple and effective method for cleaning the anus, promoting wound healing, and reducing inflammation. It must be done after each defecation and before sleeping, each session lasting 15 minutes. Initially use Chinese herbal detoxification soup, later use warm salt water or diluted potassium permanganate powder for sitz baths while strengthening the function exercise of the anal sphincter muscle.
16. Depending on individual differences (such as chronic diseases, diabetes history, etc.), healing may be delayed, leading to scar contraction, or even anal stenosis or incontinence. Seek timely treatment at the hospital for anal dilation, etc.
17. If patients develop other conditions unrelated to anal and rectal diseases after surgery, these are not related to the surgery itself. Please seek prompt treatment in relevant departments to avoid delaying the condition.