I recently got laser surgery done for hemorrhoids. After a week the surgery site started itching. Is it normal or should I worry. Also wanted to understand how long it will take time to heal completely?
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It's perfectly normal for surgical site itch after piles surgery. No need to worry until there is severe pain or pus discharge. Do sitz bath daily it will help you receive symptoms. And it will take upto 2 weeks to be perfectly normal.
Next Steps
don't worry follow postoperative instructions
Health Tips
sitz bath 15-20 min daily
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1. Have you gone back to the surgeon for follow-up and told him about this complaint.(Yes itching can occur, Anti-allergic drug’s suffice)
2. 2-3 weeks usually, *stay on regular follow-up*.
If no other complaints. Then don’t worry.
Next Steps
Go back to follow-up your surgeon and tell him about your complaints.
Health Tips
Hot sitz bath is enough for treating your symptoms.
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