Q A little blood shows up when I have a bowel movement after surgery. Is this normal, or is something wrong?
A Light bleeding during bowel movements is common after surgery as the wound heals, and it usually decreases over time. However, if there is a lot of bleeding that does not stop, see the hospital that performed your surgery without delay.
Detailed Answer
After hemorrhoid surgery, it is common to see a little blood on the toilet paper or mixed lightly with stool as the wound heals. This usually decreases as recovery progresses. However, if bright red blood gushes out, bleeding does not stop, or you feel dizzy or pale, this may indicate significant bleeding, and you should see the hospital that performed your surgery immediately. Keeping stool soft helps reduce irritation to the wound and bleeding.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
In Korean medicine, light bleeding is seen as a natural part of the recovery process, and the focus is on replenishing depleted qi and blood so the wound heals well and bowel movements become soft. However, if bleeding is heavy or does not stop, checking with the hospital that performed the surgery comes first, before recovery treatment.
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