Post-Operative Care After Piles Surgery
Difficulty in urination after piles surgery is usually due to spasms of the urinary sphincter resulting from pain due to the surgery. Getting the pain under control and relaxing the sphincter allows the urine to pass easily. To achieve this, take the pain medication as your doctor prescribes and do warm sitz baths – either in a bathtub or sitz basin.
A sitz bath is a warm water bath you sit in to ease discomfort in the perineal region. Soaking this area in warm water relaxes the anal sphincter, which helps enhance blood flow through the anal tissues. While soaking your perineal region, try to relax the bladder.
To avoid an upset stomach, take your pain medication as prescribed by your doctor. Take these medications as directed and never take more than the recommended dose. Some people experience sleepiness, lightheadedness, or a false sense of well-being after taking these medications. In addition, anyone who takes these medications should not use machines, heavy equipment, or do anything else that might be unsafe until they know how the medications affect them.
Nausea and vomiting are common side effects, specifically when you begin taking the medications. If these symptoms do not go away after the first few doses, check with your doctor who prescribed the medicine. Some other post-operative care tips to follow after piles surgery include the following:
- Avoid strenuous activity for 1-2 weeks after the surgery.
- Drink plenty of water and fruit juices ( like prune juice) after your surgery. The typical advice from medical experts is at least 8 cups (64 fluid ounces) of plain water daily.
- Ask someone to drive you to appointments until you can sit and move comfortably.
- Avoid constipation.
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- Take one teaspoon of Benefiber or other psyllium products (Metamucil, Citrucel, Konsyl, etc.) twice a day. Take a stool softener like Surfak twice a day as well.
- Avoid using dry toilet tissue. After bowel movements, use a wet cotton or Tucks pads to clean yourself, or take a warm bath.
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