Comparative Study of Placebo Versus Metronidazole as a Role of Pain Relief Post Hemorrhoidectomy

Objective: To assess the role of metronidazole versus placebo in terms pain relief post hemorrhoidectomy. Methodology: This randomized control trial was done at general surgery department PUMHS from January 2022 to July 2022. The study included adult patients both genders, aged 18-60, who underwent surgeries for grade III and IV hemorrhoids. participants were divided into two groups: a group an intervention that received oral seven days postoperatively. Both groups standardized post-operative analgesic treatment. Post-operative its severity assessed using Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Data collected proforma, statistical analysis performed SPSS version 26. Results: A total 60 cases hemorrhoids comparatively studied; mean age case 39.36+10.43 years 35.33+9.35 (p=0.120). BMI average disease duration statistically insignificant according (p > 0.05). In group, 36.7% 63.3%, while 46.7% 53.3% (p=0121). operative time almost similar (p=0.515). Average VAS significantly decreased after 2 hours, 24 36 48 hours (p=<0.05), it 7th day (p=0.091). Conclusion: use or topical period concludes be more effective clinically significant early relief.