How long does it take for the swelling to heal after mixed hemorrhoid surgery?

The recovery time of the swelling after mixed hemorrhoid surgery is related to the type of surgery, usually the swelling lasts about 15-20 days for traditional mixed hemorrhoid surgery with external peeling and internal ligation; for minimally invasive PPH surgery, the swelling lasts a little longer and may take up to a month. The main thing is that there will be a significant swelling in the lower rectum and the patient feels a sense of incomplete stool. In addition, it is also related to the operation of the surgeon. If the anastomosis of minimally invasive PPH surgery is too low and close to the tooth line, where the nerves are more abundant, the feeling of cramping will be more obvious. However, each person’s physique is different. Some people have better growth of the incision and do not have greater problems, but some patients may also have a feeling of swelling. Patients with special constitution may feel discomfort due to the residual anastomotic staple in the anastomosis, which can be removed thus giving relief to the patient. If the postoperative swelling is more pronounced, it can be relieved with a herbal retention enema.