Instructions following Removal of Thrombosed External Hemorrhoid or Excision of External Hemorrhoids and Tags
You have just undergone a minor surgical procedure for removal of a thrombosed external hemorrhoid, anal tag, or a complete hemorrhoid. In plain English, a “Thrombosed” hemorrhoid is simply a blood clot which develops in a hemorrhoidal vein beneath the skin at the anal opening. Anal skin tags are often the result of hemorrhoid swelling that is chronic.
Under local anesthesia the skin tag / hemorrhoid / or thrombosis has been removed by Dr. Atallah. A local anesthetic has also been utilized to keep you comfortable during the healing process. This should last for about 2 hours before it begins to wear off.
In addition, Dr. Atallah may have placed a small amount of gauze packing along the wound to help keep the area clean and dry. If possible we would like for you to leave this gauze in place for 1-2 hours after the procedure.
Take it easy! We suggest that you go home, get off your feet, and do as little as possible in the way of physical activity this evening.
An ice bag against the rectal area may be helpful. The local anesthetic generally wears off in 1 ½ to 2 hours and at that time you will experience some pain. Your doctor may elect to provide you with a prescription for the pain. Take it to relieve your discomfort.
Bath tub soaks in warm water are helpful! Try to take warm baths once or twice a day until the wound has completely healed. Healing occurs in about 1-2 weeks.
For the next several days as the healing takes place you may leave gauze a gauze dressing tucked against the anal opening to absorb any drainage or bleeding, but this is not necessary. It is normal to have some bleeding and discharge from the wound until it heals. If you have stiches, they are the absorbable kind and will not be removed later.
Diet Restrictions: None | Activity Restrictions: None
Medication Restrictions: Avoid Aspirin Products (even baby aspirin can cause bleeding from the surgical site because it’s a blood thinner). Note: If you are taking blood thinners because of a heart or other medical condition DO NOT stop taking these medications without checking with Dr. Atallah and the physician who prescribed those medications.
If all is well you should return to our office in approximately one week for follow up examination.
Should you have any problems or if you have unanswered questions, contact Dr. Atallah’s Office 407 384-7388 DrAtallah.com | DLCFL.com | EndoSurgFlorida.com