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How long does the swelling last after hemorrhoidectomy?

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MaxwellSmart
MaxwellSmart

Had hemorrhoidectomy on Decemeber 7th, 2017 and am still having issues with swelling. I had three internal grade 3 hemorrhoids removed and can feel large external swelling on my right side. Not sure if swelling is coming from internally or externally. Is this normal even after a month out?

Also, using the bathroom has become more difficult recently. It's like the first push to start pooping is an involuntary strain type spasm that I cannot control. My body is forcing and pushing and sometimes I have no control of it. I assume it's because of trauma to the area. Straining is obviously something I want to avoid so does anyone have input?

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  • dp1984
    dp1984 MaxwellSmart

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    can I ask what symptoms you had for the internal piles I got a consultant appointment tomorrow. dreading it
    • willow17
      willow17 dp1984

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      If you have to have surgery do it. I'm not gonna sugar coat it...its a nightmare but absolutely necessary. Short term pain vs long term discomfort wins out.

      One thing I can add...I foolishly believed when people told me I would be feeling good in a week. You will not be. I'm on day 10 and..yes I do feel better overall...but when I have a bowel movement it just ruins my whole day and I'm in bed for the remainder.

    • dp1984
      dp1984 willow17

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      what was your symptoms of internal hemorroids? I got to speak to consultant due to rectal bleeding tomorrow.
    • willow17
      willow17 dp1984

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      My symptoms from my internal hemorrhoids....they became external hemorrhoids. Thrombosis is the term. I've been dealing with hemmoroids for many years...when they got bad you could kinda push them back up and they would eventually go away. This last one I had to have surgery on because it took on a life of its own and severely impacted my day-to-day life. It was a beast. I'm no authority by any means but my Dr wouldn't even consider surgery with my internal hemorrhoids. Have you had a colonoscopy yet? That will be the first step and will decide what avenue the Dr wishes to take. Good luck

    • dp1984
      dp1984 willow17

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      no colonoscopy yet. Just consultant tomorrow to discuss the rectal bleeding etc. my gp suspects hemmeroids internal. after you seen your consultant how long was your wait for colonoscopy
    • willow17
      willow17 dp1984

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      I'm in Canada so it took me 3 months before I had a colonoscopy. Free healthcare is great...but wait times are crazy. After I went to the Dr to get the results of the colonoscopy I only had to wait 3 weeks for the surgery. Hopefully you don't have to have a hemmoroidectomy...sometimes they can remove polyps and fix minor things during the colonoscopy itself.

    • Shreyas
      Shreyas dp1984

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      My doctor told me for radio active frequency surgery of internal piles. Is it a good technique
    • Cha225
      Cha225 willow17

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      Man oh man that was THE WORST. I’m 3 weeks post-op and up until last week I had the same issue. It’s all good until I had to poop and then all bets were off! At 3 weeks now I’m good with no problems with pain!

    • babsyboo
      babsyboo willow17

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      hi

      im on day 19 after surgery got both done inside and outside

      yes very painful still after each BM and i go like 3 times in the morning and like u after thats over with i am wore out and on are bed with pain and burning

      i take milk of magnesia at night 15 mg and stool softener morning and evenig also drink 8oz of water with citrucel in it fiber

      so i dont hurt the next morning going BM

      but even that it is soft it hurts badly

      so i know what u mean by it takes ur day away

      how are u doing now ?

    • willow17
      willow17 babsyboo

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      yes, I know exactly what you mean. I'm about 6 years post op now and doing great. that surgery has a very long and painful recovery and just when you think it will never end, it gets better. there is a light at the end of the tunnel, but a long and painful journey.

      Take Care

    • babsyboo
      babsyboo willow17

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      hi

      how long did it take

      what are we talking about months or years ?

      please let me know

      thank u so much for ur response and time

    • babsyboo
      babsyboo willow17

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      hi

      how long does it take for the swelling to go down around ur anus outside ?

      the swelling looks like on 1 side like hemorrhoid but i know its not one

      do u know or did not have that happen to u , please help

      concernd

    • james09157
      james09157 babsyboo

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      Hi! i am post op day 14 and I have the same issue.. its as if my skin is hanging out of my anus. did yours go back inside on its own and if so how long did it take? im kinda freaking out a bit

    • amar26828
      amar26828 james09157

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      same..... It's day 13 for me... june 3 i had operation. Feels like something clinging.. i better hope its not new one... i feel with swelling it will also go away... please pray for me. Doctor cut down 3 pieces.. very hard initial days. Cried myself to sleep.. may i know how you feeling now? At which day, did swelling go away completely? i had to poo half standing half sitting.. sitz bath.. it's a very long process daily... thank uou

  • willow17
    willow17 MaxwellSmart

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    I'm on my 10th day so I'm not sure how long the swelling will last.

    As for pushing...I try so hard not to but it's like its beyond my control!! Last thing we need is a hemmoroid coming off a hemmoroidectomy. I don't know why the pushing is involuntary...but yes I try not too but can't control it.

    What did your Dr tell you when you went for the post-op?

    I have some bumps there that scaring me into thinking it's another hemmi...but I really don't have much swelling anymore. After I have a BM though it swells up for hours.

    I filled the fingers from a latex glove with water and froze it....mini ice packs that fit nicely between the cheeks. The relief is wonderful. I've read of people freezing half a hotdog to use too. Maybe try something like that to see if the swelling goes down?

    • pita123
      pita123 willow17

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      How are you doing now? Hopefully better! I've been going back through this thread trying to figure out how long to expect my swelling to last as it's just started for me 2 weeks post op. I just want to know when I'll feel normal again! lol 

      Hopefully you're doing great! 

    • willow17
      willow17 pita123

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      Sorry, I just saw this. it's been a few years so I'm assuming you are completely healed.

    • babsyboo
      babsyboo willow17

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      hi

      im on day 21 and still not back to being me

      the morning BM still hurt and so does my anus half the day to it gets to a later day after being done going to bathroom

      it still burns , pain and itches

      seen my monday follow up , He said it looked good for being a bit after 2 weeks

      how is everyone on here doing

      how long did it take to feel no more pain going to Bathroom

      thank u for response back , please

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