Swelling after hemorrhoid surgery usually goes away in 1 to 2 weeks. Swelling after hemorrhoid surgery is caused by congestion and edema bulging of the anal canal and anal verge skin.
There are incisions and wounds around the anus after hemorrhoid surgery. The original normal blood circulation and lymphatic circulation are blocked. The increase in vascular osmotic pressure and the excessive retention of water in the interstitial space of the tissues will cause edema and congestion. Difficulty in defecation after surgery, squatting in the toilet for a longer period of time or dry stools will also stimulate the wound and aggravate edema and congestion.
Swelling after hemorrhoid surgery, you can use warm salt water sitz bath or hot compresses to promote local blood circulation, so that the swelling quickly subside, you can also take some oral medications to reduce swelling, such as Diosmin tablets and furosemide to relieve symptoms. After treatment, the swelling will usually disappear in about two weeks, and milder patients may recover in a week.
If the patient’s swelling symptoms are serious and cannot be eliminated, he should go to the hospital in time and be treated under the guidance of a professional doctor, so as to avoid adverse consequences. The medication for postoperative swelling of hemorrhoids should be used in accordance with medical advice.