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Pain Relief - As a general rule,
you probably will be more comfortable leaving our office today
than when you came in. After the local anesthesia has worn off,
you can take Tylenol or Aspirin for pain. If this does not help,
call the office for stronger pain medication. |
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| 2. |
Dressing - Leave the dressing in
place for 10-12 hours. If you have to remove it sooner to go
to the bathroom, you should replace it with a similar dressing. |
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| 3. |
Sitz Baths - After removing the dressing,
you need to soak in a warm tub of water for 20 minutes. This
should be repeated 3 to 4 times a day. This helps to reduce
the swelling and promote healing.
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| 4. |
Cleansing - You should not use toilet
paper to clean after bowel movements. Wash with cotton and warm
water and keep a dry piece of cotton or gauze as a dressing,
otherwise you may soil your clothes. |
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| 5. |
Bleeding - A small amount of bright
red bleeding is normal. Contact the office immediately if bleeding
is excessive. You can apply some pressure at the surgery site
to stop the bleeding. |
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| 6. |
Diet - You should not eat popcorn,
nuts, etc. Drink a lot of water to keep bowel movements soft. |
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| 7. |
Activity - You should be able to
resume your normal activities the next day unless otherwise
instructed. |
