Hemorrhoid Surgery And Its Side Affects

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins, in anal canal and it can cause pain and several times it leads to cause bleeding. If the veins are swollen inside the anal canal then it is internal hemorrhoids and in case it is swollen near the opening of anus then it is external hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are generally caused due to putting too much pressure on the veins of rectal. Tissues present inside the anus gets filled with blood and helps to control the bowel movement. Increase in the pressure leads to cause hemorrhoids.

Hemorrhoids or piles arises due to constipation, it can be removed by surgical procedure known as hemorrhoidectomy. This surgery is performed by using local anesthesia or spinal anesthesia so that it does not lead to cause pain. Surgery is performed either with laser or by scalpel.

Hemorrhoid surgery generally takes two to three weeks, which depends upon severity of the hemorrhoids and success of the surgery. Generally pain and discomfort is seen in the early days. So, you should consult doctor to get the pain relief.

Numerous medications can be applied in the anal area, before as well as after the bowel movement. You will be provided a stool softener in order to prevent hard stools as well as excessive straining at the time of bowel movement.

Pain after surgery is very common, you can use ice packs to reduce the pain and swelling. It is necessary to be very careful after surgery as one mistake may lead to cause infection which is leading side effect of post surgery.

Surgery is last alternative to cure hemorrhoids, if you are in the early stage of hemorrhoid then you can go with other alternatives like using home remedies, applying venapro in the affected area, by making sudden dietary changes etc.

So, you can avoid hemorrhoid surgery at the early stages and reduce the pain and swelling by undergoing other medical treatments.