Pain after traditional hemorrhoid surgery usually lasts for about 3 days, but the specific duration cannot be determined due to individual differences in pain sensitivity. Additionally, the type of hemorrhoid, severity of the condition, and post-surgical care can also affect the duration of pain.
1. Type of hemorrhoid: For simple internal, external, and mixed hemorrhoids, the trauma caused by surgery is relatively small, and recovery is faster, so the duration of pain may be shorter. However, for circular hemorrhoid surgery, the surgical trauma is relatively greater, and the duration of pain may be longer.
2. Severity of condition: If the patient's condition is relatively mild and recovery after surgery is faster, the duration of pain may be shorter. Conversely, if the condition is severe and recovery is slower, the pain may last longer.
3. Post-surgical care: As the anus is the passage for defecation, some patients may experience infection after traditional hemorrhoid surgery due to poor dietary habits or hygiene. This can aggravate the pain. If the patient pays attention to dietary habits, cleans the anus regularly, and maintains cleanliness, the duration of pain may be shorter. However, if hygiene is neglected, leading to infection, bleeding, edema, etc., the duration of pain will increase.
4. Other factors: Each person has a different pain threshold, resulting in different tolerance to pain. Some patients are more sensitive to pain, and the duration of post-surgical pain may be longer. On the other hand, if a patient has a strong tolerance to pain and the surgical trauma is small, the duration of pain may be shorter.
It is recommended that patients who have undergone hemorrhoid surgery use warm water to clean and wipe their anus daily to maintain cleanliness and dryness, which can alleviate pain symptoms to a certain extent. Additionally, drinking plenty of water and resting well are beneficial for recovery.
