Can I scratch an itchy cut after hemorrhoid surgery?

After hemorrhoid surgery, the wound itch can not be scratched, it is easy to lead to wound rupture and bleeding, at this time you can use iodine vapour to wipe disinfection. Wound recovery hyperplasia is possible to cause itching, but it is also possible that the wound infection is the cause of itching, should pay more attention to observe. After hemorrhoid surgery generally need 1~4 weeks wound can be fully recovered, in these weeks, try not to scratch the wound, otherwise easy to lead to the wound again crack and bleeding, and then easy to make the wound infection, so the wound itching after hemorrhoid surgery can not be hand scratching. Wound itching, at this time you can use a cotton swab to take iodine volts to wipe, one can relieve the itching, two can be sterilized. Should also be observed in addition to itching, the wound has no redness, swelling, fever manifestations, if the combination of the above manifestations, it may be wound inflammation, the need for timely anti-inflammatory treatment, such as local application of erythromycin ointment or mupirocin ointment and so on. It is recommended that postoperative hemorrhoid patients pay attention to disinfection of the wound, eat more fruits and vegetables, keep the bowel movement, which can promote the recovery of the wound, and follow the doctor’s instructions for regular review.