Q I had hemorrhoid surgery, and the anal pain and swelling are worse than I expected, and it hurts when I have a bowel movement. Is this normal?
A The surgical site is in a sensitive area that stool passes through, so pain, swelling, pain during bowel movements, and light bleeding are common after surgery. It usually improves gradually over days to weeks as the wound heals.
Detailed Answer
Hemorrhoid surgery involves sensitive tissue around the anus, so pain, swelling, pain during bowel movements, and light bleeding are common afterward. Bowel movements in particular pass directly over the wound, so it may hurt for a while. Most people improve gradually over days to weeks as the wound heals, and keeping stool soft and caring for the wound during this period is key to recovery.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
In Korean medicine, the post-surgical state is seen as a site where qi and blood have been depleted along with the local tissue during treatment, and now needs to recover. Rather than replacing the surgery itself, the focus is on replenishing depleted qi and blood to support recovery, ease swelling and pain, and help bowel movements become more comfortable.
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