Sphincterotomy
Sphincterotomy What is a Sphincterotomy? Sphincterotomy, also called a lateral internal sphincterotomy, is a type of procedure that is used to cut the anal sphincter. The anal sphincter is the group of muscles connected to the rectum, at the end of the digestive tract, through which bowel movements are passed. This surgery is done when […]
Foods that heal fissures
What diet should I follow to heal anal fissures? If you are diagnosed with an anal fissure, below is the list of food which is recommended by your proctologist: . Food rich in fiber: Diets rich in fiber will help to pass soft stools. This will help in bowel movements and thus heal your fissure. […]
Stapled haemorrhoidectomy recovery
Recovery after Stapled Haemorrhoidectomy You will be able to leave the hospital on the day of the surgery itself. This is usually after about 6-8 hours after the operation, when the effect of anaesthesia has gone. You should have urinated once before you can leave the hospital. This is because some people experience urinary retention […]
What to eat after hemorrhoid surgery?
What to eat after hemorrhoid surgery? A hemorrhoidectomy is surgery to remove internal or external hemorrhoids that are extensive or severe. Surgical hemorrhoidectomy is the most effective treatment for hemorrhoids, though it is associated with the greatest rate of complications. Read more about : Foods that heal fissures Read more about: Hemorrhoid Read more about: Stages of fissure healing Read more about: […]
Signs a fissure is healing
Stages of fissure healing How long do fissures take to heal? How do you permanently heal a fissure? How do you know if a fissure is healing? How to heal anal fissure? How to cure fissure permanently? Do fissures itch when they are healing? Signs indicating a fissure is healing: About 9 out of 10 […]
Can you pop a perianal abscess?
Perianal Abscess Treatment at Home Perianal abscess can sometimes be treated at home with Sitz baths or warm water soaks with each bowel movement or at least 2-3 times a day. The abscess can drain pus on its own and then heal without needing any other treatment. When the infection has spread locally to the […]
Hemorrhoid Surgery Recovery Time
How long does it take to recover from a hemorrhoidectomy? Recovery After you have hemorrhoids removed, you can expect to feel better each day. Your anal area will be painful or ache for 2 to 4 weeks. And you may need pain medicine. It is common to have some light bleeding and clear or yellow […]
Anal abscess treatment
What antibiotics treat abscesses? What is an Anal Abscess? An anal, or rectal abscess occurs when a cavity in the anus becomes filled with pus. Most anal abscesses are a result of infection from small anal glands. It causes extreme pain, fatigue, rectal discharge, and fever. About 50% of patients with an anal abscess will […]
Hemorrhoidectomy surgery
What is a Hemorrhoidectomy surgery? A hemorrhoidectomy is surgery to remove hemorrhoids, whether they’re internal or external. Surgery is typically not the first line of treatment. But when all else fails, hemorrhoidectomy is a safe, effective treatment that doesn’t just make hemorrhoids easier to live with — it gets rid of them altogether. Before Hemorrhoidectomy […]
What is a fistula and what causes it?
What causes anal fistula? What are the symptoms of anal fistula? How serious is a fistula? Can a fistula heal on its own? What does an anal fistula look like? What Is an Anal Fistula? An anal fistula is a tunnel that runs from inside the anus the hole your body uses to get rid of solid waste […]