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Baton Rouge, LA

I'm tired of being in pain and they keep flaring up. But I heard the surgery might be painful 😒

May 30, 2025
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Members shared mixed experiences about hemorrhoid removal surgery, with some describing successful outcomes and others expressing concerns... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences about hemorrhoid removal surgery, with some describing successful outcomes and others expressing concerns about post-surgical pain and recovery. Several members offered alternatives to surgery, including Sheriproct suppositories stored in the fridge, hydrocortisone cream, anti-inflammatory medications like Aleve, banding procedures, and injections that shrink hemorrhoids over time. A recurring theme was the importance of finding the right specialist, weighing the risks and benefits carefully, and exploring less invasive options like high-fiber diets and topical treatments before committing to surgery.

A myHIVteam Member

I had hemoroids and a Fissure around 30 years ago. I chose the most eminent rectal surgeon in the UK to do the job. A Fissure is caused by the anal sphincter muscle being to tight, and surgeon removes a few threads of muscle under a general anaesthetic, to get it back to normal. He did a very good job. Its just a one night stay in hospital. After the surgery the rectum is packed with bandages and everything heals fairly quickly..after surgery there were no more haemoroids. Its important to find a rectal surgeon that you got on with though. I saw 3 surgeons before I found one that was pleasant and polite. No severe pain after the surgery, they do have to remove the bandages from the Rectum a few days after Surgery. This is not painfull.

May 30, 2025 (edited)
A myHIVteam Member

Okay I'll think about it then but I don't really want to do surgery

June 3, 2025
A myHIVteam Member

Have never came back

June 3, 2025
A myHIVteam Member

I here you, in ,early 20s I did so,much pain. I had it done out patient surgery and they have come back after a ,most 30 years. I sure it a whole lot better. The worse part was having ride the city bus right after the surgery. You need this done

June 3, 2025
A myHIVteam Member

It depends on where they are located. I work in Out Pt surgery, often they are done with local and just banded.

June 2, 2025

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