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What Causes Spasms In The External Sphincter?
I had surgery 9 days ago under general anesthetic. I had hemorrhoids banded and the doctor performed stretching of the external sphincter because I previously couldn t tolerate the anoscope without sedation or local anesthetic. For the past several days, I have spasms in my sphincter causing severe pain and the inability to urinate or pass gas for up to 8 hours after a bowel movement. What is causing the spasms? Could the doctor have overstretched the sphincter?
Wed, 13 Jun 2018
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Yes, your symptoms seem to be related to the surgery. I suggest you to go to the emergency room as soon as possible for further evaluation.
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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes, your symptoms seem to be related to the surgery. I suggest you to go to the emergency room as soon as possible for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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