I had surgery 11 days ago, a large opperation the surgeon said but I am still in alot of discomfort and passing blood with BM. I woke today with alot of stomach pain and needed a moment which was very uncomfortable and passed some blood.when you see red in th he toilet it is worrying.
Hi Paul!
The blood is usually from the pressure that is set again the wound so that is normal. When it stops varies from patient to patient. For my first haemorrhoidectomy i stopped seeing blood after almost 2 weeks. For the second one I only experienced blood flushing for about 3 days.
Your diet also has a role. If you're constipated you're likely to experience more problems.
What meds are you on? And when is your follow -up?
Co-codamol and cosmocol laxatives. Woke with lower bowel and hip discomfort and had to have BM which showed blood, makes you panic. I have MS and it seems to want to join in with any discomfort that is going on. I am interested in how long this discomfort will last as the laxatives make it hard to go far from the toilet and pain killers Dont seem to touch the pain
Hello. I had my surgery 4 days ago and still to regain regularity of bowel movements. They usually come in pulses of 3 or 4. That's when I need to stop as if I try anymore I'm straining. As for blood it depends on how firm my stools are. The firmer the stool, the more blood. Last night quite a bit but thus morning less than a teaspoonful.
Personally I do not like to use laxatives UNLESS I'm constipated. They make it hard for the gut to return to normal and most tend to cause a lot of stomach discomfort. So I'd really recommend you adjust your diet instead.
Also, prolonged use of laxatives cause electrolyte disturbance so I hope you're taking rehydration solutions and a lot of fluids (which you should be taking anyways).
As for the hip discomfort, I am 6th day post operation and I am still struggling with that and I do not know how long it'll last. In your case it's possible that your MS is a contributing factor but I'd suggest you go back to your Dr
Visit to doctor just to put my mind at rest and I have developed an infection oh joy
Sorry to hear that. Did you get any antibiotics? Do you make sure to clean your wound esp after a BM because that's really important. I've been using wipes and sitz baths
Two sets of antibiotics to take and some cream for the area. I take a warm shower after each movement and try best to clean area with warm water.