Frequent constipation after cutting hemorrhoids is it okay?

Question
Hello doctor,
My mother is almost 50 years old, she just had hemorrhoid surgery about 2 months ago. Mother's intestinal tract is not very good, often constipation and indigestion. So the doctor let me ask if I often have constipation after hemorrhoidectomy? Can I supplement with functional foods or milk that is good for the mother's intestines? Thank you doctor.
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Answer
Answered by Specialist II Nguyen Van Nghia - General Surgery Department, Central Park International General Hospital.

Hello,
With the question "Is it okay to be constipated after hemorrhoids surgery? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Your mother had surgery to remove hemorrhoids after 2 months, the incision may have healed back to normal. Therefore, the problem of eating is no longer posed, but the foods used need to have a lot of fiber, enough nutrition in order not to cause constipation and lack of nutrition common to everyone. People. Milk or functional food will have a different tolerance in the digestive tract for each person, there are many causes of frequent constipation and indigestion in people over 50. When taking care of people with constipation, it is necessary to Note the frequency of bowel movements and the nature of stools, whether they contain blood or not, as well as whether hemorrhoids prolapse outside the anus.
You need to take your mother to see a gastroenterologist of Vinmec hospital to determine the cause of the condition and get specific advice.
If you still have questions about frequent constipation after hemorrhoidectomy, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!