How long should I take potassium permanganate sitz bath after hemorrhoid surgery

Hemorrhoids have a great impact on the normal life of many people. Moreover, since hemorrhoids are an itchy condition in the early stage and rectal prolapse symptoms will appear in the later stage, it has a great impact on people's physical health. Therefore, some surgeries are usually performed to achieve the effect of treating hemorrhoids. Because the anus is the site of development of intelligence and is prone to problems, it is necessary to take a sitz bath with potassium permanganate after the operation. So how long should I do the potassium permanganate sitz bath after hemorrhoid surgery?

1. How long should I take a potassium permanganate sitz bath after hemorrhoid surgery?

It usually takes 15 minutes. Although it is a minor operation, the muscles and tissues in the anus grow very slowly. It takes at least one month from the completion of the operation to full recovery. During this period, in addition to medication, you also need to strengthen anal care.

2. Anal care after hemorrhoid surgery

1. Rinse the anus with running water: Make sure the anus is clean after each bowel movement and clean the anus with running water. Because the wound on the anus will hurt if touched, it cannot be wiped with paper at all. Moreover, wiping with paper will only wipe the feces into the folds and wounds of the anus, causing bacterial growth and aggravating inflammation and edema. Therefore, after each bowel movement, you should rinse your anus with running water.

2. Anorectal rehabilitation kit: Some hospitals will prescribe anorectal rehabilitation kit for patients after surgery. The kit contains a handheld Washlet that can be filled with clean water to rinse the anus after defecation. If you do not want a relapse after being discharged from the hospital, you should carry it with you when you go out or go to work.

3. Chinese herbal medicine sitz bath: rinse thoroughly after each bowel movement. Hospitals usually prescribe Chinese medicine liquid for patients to sit in a bath for at least one month after surgery. The bath must be taken in a sitting position. Never use an ordinary basin placed on the ground and squat in it for a bath, otherwise the wound may tear.

4. Elevated anus: When sitting down after surgery, be sure to elevate the anus to avoid pain and edema caused by compression. The anorectal rehabilitation kit contains an anal hydrotherapy device that can be placed on the toilet for a sitz bath, as well as a painless breathable pad that can suspend the anus.