How many days after anal fissure surgery can a patient be discharged?
Disease description:
I have developed a skin tear and small ulcer in the anal canal due to long-term constipation, diarrhea, and other factors. After surgical treatment, hospitalization is required for recovery. I would like to ask how many days it will take before I can be discharged from the hospital?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Jingxiang
In general, patients can be discharged 3-7 days after anal fissure surgery, with the specific time varying from person to person.
Anal fissure surgery is a common treatment method for anal fissures. The surgery can effectively relieve the pain and discomfort caused by anal fissures. The recovery and discharge times after surgery mainly depend on the surgical method, the patient's overall health condition, and postoperative care. For patients with mild conditions, following procedures such as fissurectomy, discharge usually occurs within 3 days if the postoperative recovery progresses smoothly. For patients with more severe conditions, such as larger anal fissures or those accompanied by other complications, hospitalization for observation and treatment may be required for up to 7 days post-surgery to ensure adequate wound healing and stabilization of the condition.
After anal fissure surgery, patients should closely monitor wound healing and follow the doctor's recommendations for postoperative care. During hospitalization, doctors will regularly examine the wound, assess recovery progress, and adjust treatment plans according to the patient's specific condition. After discharge, patients still need to maintain cleanliness and dryness in the anal area, avoid strenuous exercise and heavy physical labor to prevent interference with wound healing. Additionally, maintaining regular bowel movements and avoiding constipation or diarrhea is important to reduce irritation to the wound. If any abnormalities occur, such as wound infection or bleeding, prompt medical attention should be sought.
