How long does it take to recover from hemorrhoid surgery?
Jul 10, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Jingxiang
Introduction
Hemorrhoid surgery usually refers to hemorrhoidectomy. Generally, it takes about 3 to 4 weeks to recover after undergoing hemorrhoidectomy. To avoid postoperative complications, it is recommended to develop an individualized recovery plan under the guidance of a qualified physician and strictly follow medical advice for wound care. After surgery, maintain a light diet, ensure smooth bowel movements, and avoid strenuous activities or prolonged sitting. If any abnormal symptoms occur, seek medical attention promptly.
Hemorrhoid surgery usually refers to a hemorrhoidectomy. Generally, it takes about 3-4 weeks to recover after hemorrhoidectomy. Detailed analysis is as follows:
If a minimally invasive procedure is used for hemorrhoidectomy, with small incisions and minimal trauma, and the patient has mild or moderate hemorrhoids with limited lesion areas, is young, has good physical condition, no underlying diseases affecting wound healing such as diabetes, and proper postoperative care is provided without complications such as infection or bleeding, the recovery will generally be faster. In such cases, full recovery can usually be achieved within about 3 weeks, with significant relief of symptoms such as pain and bleeding during defecation, and the wound will have largely healed.
However, if a traditional external dissection and internal ligation procedure is performed, which causes greater surgical trauma, and the patient suffers from severe hemorrhoids such as circumferential mixed hemorrhoids with extensive lesions and multiple incisions, or if the patient is older, has poor physical condition, or has underlying conditions such as diabetes or anemia, and complications such as wound infection, edema, or delayed healing occur after surgery, then the recovery period may be longer, possibly requiring up to 4 weeks. Traditional surgery causes more noticeable damage to the perianal tissues, making severe hemorrhoid repair more challenging, while underlying diseases and complications can hinder wound healing, requiring more time for complete wound repair and gradual recovery of normal physical condition.
To avoid postoperative complications, it is recommended to develop an individualized recovery plan under the guidance of a professional physician and strictly follow medical advice for wound care. After surgery, maintain a light diet, ensure smooth bowel movements, and avoid strenuous exercise or prolonged sitting. If any abnormal symptoms occur, seek timely follow-up medical evaluation.
