Is it normal to bleed after anal fistula surgery?

The incidence of anal fistula is getting higher and higher. There are many reasons for patients to suffer from anal fistula, but the most important reason is that the secretions of abscesses around the anus are not treated in time. The anus is very important for a person. If you suffer from anal fistula, it will not only affect your bowel movements, but also affect your daily life. Anal fistula needs to be treated in time. The common treatment for anal fistula is surgery. Is it normal to bleed after anal fistula surgery?

Is bleeding normal after anal fistula surgery?

Bleeding after anal fistula surgery is most likely caused by the failure of the surgical wound to heal. If the amount of bleeding is not large, it is a normal phenomenon. If necessary, you can go to the hospital to see the surgeon for a follow-up examination.

How long does it take for anal fistula surgery to heal?

It is impossible to give an accurate time for the recovery after anal fistula surgery. How long it takes to recover from anal fistula surgery depends on the situation of the surgery and the patient's physical condition. This is more critical. Then, changing the wound dressing after the surgery will also affect the recovery time, and different surgical methods have different recovery times.

Method 1: Lower anal fistula can be cured about 2 weeks after surgery. Simple low-position anal fistula takes about 3 weeks to heal gradually; for a few high-position difficult-to-treat fistulas, the treatment course will be relatively longer.

Method 2: It usually takes half a month. In this case, further examination by a clinical doctor is required to make a clear diagnosis and take treatment based on the specific situation to restore health.

Method 3: Subcutaneous anal fistula can be cured about 2 weeks after surgery. Simple low-position anal fistula takes about 3 weeks to heal. For a few high-positioned, difficult-to-treat fistulas, the course of treatment will be relatively longer.

After you had an anal fistula surgery last night, don't think that everything is fine. You must pay attention to postoperative care. If you don't pay attention to postoperative care after an anal fistula surgery last night, it may still cause certain harm to your body! Let's take a look at what to pay attention to after an anal fistula surgery.

What to pay attention to after anal fistula surgery

1. Rest after surgery: Get adequate rest and avoid overwork. Rest is very important to reduce postoperative bleeding and local anal symptoms, so we recommend that patients get adequate rest.

2. Eat a light diet: Eat a light diet, pay attention to food hygiene, and avoid spicy and irritating foods for one month, such as wine, onions, garlic, peppers, etc.; instead, eat foods rich in fiber, such as green vegetables, bamboo shoots, etc. Eat less fish, shrimp, crab and other irritating foods, as well as fried, smoked or grilled foods; eat more light, easily digestible foods, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables. Pay attention to the purity of your diet to avoid diarrhea; fecal debris in watery stools can easily block the anal sinus and cause infection.

3. Post-operative follow-up: Outpatient follow-up after discharge, regular follow-up within half a month, and regular check-ups. The number of visits to the hospital for check-ups varies depending on the severity of the disease. Generally, the doctor will give some instructions when you are discharged.

4. Post-operative exercise: insist on anal function exercise. Anal lifting is a simple and practical method of anal function exercise. It has the dual function of preventing and treating anal diseases. It is highly recommended both at home and abroad.

5. Cleanliness and hygiene: Pay attention to the cleanliness of the anus after anal fistula surgery. Insist on sitting bath in the large intestine and anus after defecation. When you are sick, there are many ways to treat the anorectal disease in the hospital. The anorectum still needs a relatively clean environment, so it is recommended to perform anorectal surgery. After discharge, clean or change the dressing in time after defecation. This can reduce the direct stimulation to the wound during defecation and reduce the chance of contamination. At the same time, cooperate with local massage to promote wound healing.

6. Recurrence after surgery: Anal fistula recurs after discharge. Anal fistula, especially high-position complex anal fistula, has a certain recurrence rate after discharge. This view is recognized by the anorectal community. Therefore, patients should be vigilant. If they experience anal swelling and pain, perianal secretions, or fever after discharge, they should go to the hospital for a follow-up visit in time.

7. Defecation should be on time: Experts say that it is important to develop good bowel habits and keep bowel movements smooth. Traditional Chinese medicine surgery for the treatment of anorectal diseases has always advocated natural defecation. It does not require defecation every day, but requires defecation at any time according to personal actual conditions, without waiting or holding back. However, natural defecation does not mean arbitrary defecation, especially within 24 hours after anorectal surgery, defecation should be avoided as much as possible. The number of bowel movements per day should be controlled within 1 to 2 times.

8. Blood in the stool after surgery: After discharge from the hospital, there is blood in the stool. If there is a little blood on the surface of the stool, you can take symptomatic medication as prescribed by the doctor after defecation. If the bleeding is heavy and the blood is bright red and cannot stop on its own, you should go to the hospital for a follow-up visit in time.