Hemorrhoidectomy
Care Before the Procedure
- Avoid blood-thinning medications as advised by your doctor.
- Maintain proper hygiene of the anal region before surgery.
- Discuss anesthesia options and medical history thoroughly.
Care During the Procedure
- Regional or general anesthesia is administered for comfort.
- Hemorrhoidal tissue is surgically excised carefully.
- Wound closure depends on the surgical technique chosen.
- Monitor vital signs and bleeding during the procedure.
Care After the Procedure
- Sitz baths and pain management help relieve discomfort.
- Stool softeners are recommended to avoid straining.
- Follow-up visits monitor healing and check for recurrence.
- Maintain hygiene to prevent infection at the surgical site.
Eligibility
- Patients with severe, symptomatic, or prolapsed hemorrhoids unresponsive to conservative measures.
- Individuals experiencing persistent bleeding, pain, or thrombosed hemorrhoids.
- People with recurrent hemorrhoidal complications requiring surgical intervention.
- Avoid blood-thinning medications as advised by your doctor.
- Maintain proper hygiene of the anal region before surgery.
- Discuss anesthesia options and medical history thoroughly.
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