returning to work following treatment for haemorrhoids
Last reviewed 01/2018
| Condition | Recommended return to non-manual | Recommended return to manual |
| haemorrhoidectomy | 2-3 weeks | 2-3 weeks |
Notes:
- complete healing may take 5-6 weeks
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the information applies to general fitness to work for people below 60 years of age without other significant disability. This information is only a guide to doctors, who will need to consider the individual clinical circumstances when advising patients
Reference:
- Samuel AM, Wellwood JMcK. Fitness for work after surgery. In Palmer KT, Cox RAF and Brown I. (Eds) Fitness for Work 4th edn. Oxford University Press, Oxford 2007 pp 467-486.