In general, it is recommended that people who have undergone anal fistula surgery should not lift heavy objects until about 1~2 months after the surgery.
Anal fistula is a disease of the perianal area, consisting of an internal opening, an external opening and a fistula, and the main clinical symptom is the recurrent purulent or bloody discharge from the external opening.
Generally in the anal fistula patients choose surgical treatment, need a certain amount of time to recover the wound, usually in about 1~2 months time wound basic healing. Therefore, it is recommended to lift heavy objects about 1~2 months after surgery, premature lifting heavy objects will cause poor wound healing.
For patients after anal fistula surgery, after surgery, but also to maintain a good sleep, adequate rest, so that the body can have enough energy to recover, but also drink more water, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, which is conducive to defecation, but also conducive to the recovery of the wound.
Specifically how long after anal fistula surgery can lift heavy objects, need to combine the condition of the recovery, listen to the doctor’s advice. If the fistula wound is not fully recovered, can not lift heavy objects, such as the wound is fully recovered, can follow the doctor’s instructions to carry out appropriate physical activity.