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What Causes Difficulty In Passing Stools Post Fistulotomy?

Hi.. I am 52 years old underwent a fistulotomy to remove the fistula in ano on the 6th of this month... I was discharged on the 8th.... And since then I have been experiencing severe pain and difficulties during bowel movements..... The pain killers help but as soon as the effect wears off, the pain shoots up.....the day before yesterday I observed some sort of pale yellow discharge on the wound..... I went to the doctor and he said that it s common..... I have to fly abroad on the 21st of this month.... Will the pain subside by then....??????... And how long will it take for the wound to heal completely
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Hi,

Usually, fistulectomy patients can start having normal movements in 2-3 weeks of surgery as discharge & pain reduces by the time.

Complete healing takes about 6-8 weeks (depending on the severity of fistula & healing power of the patient.

Till then maintenance of local hygiene, continuing medicines advised avoiding constipation & stress like Webb lifting should be observed.

By 25th pain & discharge should be minimal so would be possible. Still it's better to consult your surgeon with reference to your travel.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Difficulty In Passing Stools Post Fistulotomy?

Hi, Usually, fistulectomy patients can start having normal movements in 2-3 weeks of surgery as discharge & pain reduces by the time. Complete healing takes about 6-8 weeks (depending on the severity of fistula & healing power of the patient. Till then maintenance of local hygiene, continuing medicines advised avoiding constipation & stress like Webb lifting should be observed. By 25th pain & discharge should be minimal so would be possible. Still it s better to consult your surgeon with reference to your travel. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician