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Fistula surgery Seton insertion
Hi I have done fistula Seton insertion surgery on this Sunday(29/03/2026). When I'm passing the stool, it is bleeding and paining from the wound. Is it normal? How long will bleeding will come? When should I visit the doctor? Howmuch time will it take to recovery? Please clear my doubts. Thanks in advance.
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Bleeding is normal for few days after second placement.
Next Steps
Consultation your operating Surgeon as advance by him.
Health Tips
Use green leafy vegetable and fruits to avoid constipation. Keep the peri anal area.clean.
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Minimal bleeding is expected post surgery.
If it is too painful or excessive bleeding then consult your operating surgeon.
Next Steps
Continue Sitz bath twice daily for 20 minutes and wound care.
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Consume soft,high fibre diet, stool softners, avoid straining while passing stools.
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Minimal bleeding, moderate pain is absolutely normal.
That may remain persistent for 1 to 2 weeks. Excessive bleeding, excruciating pain, and a significant amount of pus discharge is an emergent sign to visit your surgeon or else on the next follow up date.
Next Steps
Follow your doctor's instructions.
Health Tips
Sitz bath is more less very important for nearly all peri anal procedures.
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Slight bleeding and pain is quite common.
Tightening of seton should be done every week.
So Better review by one week
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Dear maam,
In early post operative period it is normal to have mild bleeding( few drops of blood)and pain,it is a sign that the all the dead tissue has been removed successfully, it will stop in few days, try to keep wound clean, check dressings regularly
Next Steps
If bleeding is more which is unlikely consult your operating surgeon
Health Tips
Routinely check seton as per advised by operating surgeon and get daily dressing done
Take good proteinatious nutrition which will help in wound healing rapidly
Thank you
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Dr. M Roshan
General Surgeon
14 yrs exp
Sagar
Hello.
Its just 5 days post seton insertion.
Mild pain, bleeding common.
You should visit the concerned specialist if pain is unbearable, heavy bleeding.
Bleeding should come down in 2 wks time.
Recovery depends on how high and complex the fistula is.
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Regular follow up with the concerned surgeon
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