After the diagnosis of paraproctitis, a surgical procedure will be performed. Depending on the course of the disease, acute or chronic, there are several types of interventions: operational and planned. To date, there are various surgical procedures, but the main thing is one: it is necessary to open the abscess, remove the contents and inflamed anal crypts with the glands that are involved in the process. Along with the fact that any surgical intervention is a stress for the body, the treatment of paraproctitis does not end only with the operation, although it is the fundamental moment. What can happen with the patient after surgery? What should I do and what not? How to treat?
In order to successfully treat paraproctitis after surgery, all medical recommendations and prescriptions must be strictly followed. The impact of anesthesia will be completed soon after awakening. In the area where the operation was performed, there may be pain and discomfort. In the event that they have a strong characteristic, then various kinds of antispasmodics can be prescribed.
What should I do right after you move away from anesthesia? Food and water intake will be allowed after a few hours. Food should be low in calories and gentle stomach. It is forbidden to eat foods that promote the formation of gas, fried, heavily salted or sweet, and spicy dishes.
A bandage will be applied to the wound, which will be removed the next day. This may cause a feeling of discomfort.
The chair will be restored after a few days, otherwise, a purifying enema will be administered. The period of stay in a hospital in the postoperative period of paraproctitis can vary from a couple of days to several weeks. This is due to the complexity of the surgery, the condition of the patient and his state of health.
How to treat paraproctitis after surgery?
As the main procedures in the treatment of acute paraproctitis during the postoperative period are:
- Every day, wound dressings are performed with antiseptic drugs and ointments with antibacterial effect. In order to speed up the regeneration of tissues, Methyluracil is used. In this case, the expert always checks the correctness of the healing processes when applying the dressing. Such procedures carry discomfort, and therefore, antispasmodics can be prescribed.
- Physiotherapy is carried out, if necessary. These include ultraviolet irradiation, UHF-therapy with a frequency of 40-70 MHz, microwaves with a frequency of 20-60 MHz.
The most suitable procedure, which is carried out in a hospital every day for 10 minutes, will be chosen. The course lasts 5-14 days, in some cases more.
Such procedures will be performed after radical surgery in acute paraproctitis, as well as after the first stage with multi-step intervention.
Treatment after surgery for chronic paraproctitis
How to treat chronic paraproctitis if surgery has already been performed? Predominantly, surgery for chronic paraproctitis will be conducted in the preparation of the plan, as patients have a better condition in the postoperative period, and the occurrence of complications is minimized. Treatment is similar to that used in acute paraproctitis:
- In paraproctitis, dressings with antiseptics and local antibacterial drugs are done daily.
- Systemic antibiotics are used according to the indications, if there is a strong inflammation in the wound, after performing plastic surgeries in the fistula of the rectum.
- Laxatives are used and a diet is prescribed according to the indications. Diet will be aimed at what would soften the condition of the stool.
What to do after a paraproctitis operation?
After discharge from hospital, paraproctitis treatment will be continued. First of all, the patient should continue to do bandages independently or with the assistant. The procedure for carrying out these procedures will be shown by a specialist immediately before discharge. In some cases it is impossible to carry out such measures at home, so you can contact the clinic for help.
Caring for a wound at home is not so difficult - it does not require complete sterility. For the paraproctitis dressing, a bandage or gauze is required, which are stacked in several layers, an antiseptic and an antibacterial ointment. The solution of the antiseptic preparation with the help of the mark is carefully applied to the wound, so it is cleaned, then dried and processed with an ointment. In the wound cavity, bandage or gauze does not need to be placed, so as not to limit the outflow of liquid from it, and the bandage is superimposed over the wound.
After a while, begin to grow hair, which prevents such treatment, so they need to be cut off or neatly shaved. After the act of defecation, sedentary baths are held or simple washing of the surgical incision with antiseptic means. If the discharge from the section does not seriously disturb, then you can put a gasket in order to protect the underwear.
Discharge from the wound or cavity of the rectum with bloody characteristics after paraproctitis surgery, is a normal condition. If bleeding occurs, then immediately it is worth to consult a specialist for appropriate treatment.