Hemorrhoids Info and Treatment

Hemorrhoids is a medical condition of having bulging anal veins caused by an increased pressure on the pelvic area. This is commonly instigated by pregnancy, obesity, prolonged sitting, eating low fiber diet, standing or lifting too much, and others. The most common symptoms include rectal pain, bleeding, itching or the feel of a lump in the opening of the anus. There are other symptoms that are specific to the type of hemroids a patient may have, be it external or internal hemorrhoids.

As in most cases, hemorrhoids treatment is initially intended to reduce the symptoms. It is recommended that patients sit in plain, warm water for twenty to thirty minutes, either in a tub or bath seat. Ice packs can also alleviate the swelling of the affected part. To reduce bleeding, petroleum jelly, cortisone creams, hemorrhoidal creams or suppositories can be applied to the area. The patient should also remember to wear only cotton underwear and loosely fitted clothes. Most importantly, cleansing of the anus especially after each bowel activity should be strictly observed. Taking acetaminophen or aspirin can also help.

Recent studies on hemroids cases have led to the development of some treatment for the symptoms. One of these is Avatrol, a specially designed medication for the management of hemorrhoids symptoms. It contains an active blend of natural ingredients that promote circulatory and gastrointestinal wellness, while addressing the nutrient deficiency and the rectal pain of the patient.

Another is Venapro, a combination medication for the symptoms of hemorrhoids which will also help a patient get away from colon cancer and bowel movement discomforts. Venapro contains a homeopathic formula that will reduce burning and itching sensations. This will also stop the rectal pains and bleeding, plus reduce the swelling of the hemorrhoids. Both Venapro and Avatrol can be taken as pills.

Unfortunately, not all hemorrhoids cases can be solved through self treatment. For this, there are other choices which are available to the patient but can only be administered by a doctor. For internal hemorrhoids, treatment can be opted out of five types. First, there is the Rubber Band Ligation. This treatment involves putting a small rubber band around the base of the hemorrhoid. The band is intended to cut off the blood supply to the hemorrhoid which is expected to cause the hemorrhoid to shrink in size and fall off within four to seven days.

Injection Sclerotherapy requires an injection of a chemical solution into the mucus membrane near the hemorrhoid. This will cause the closure of the veins and the shriveling up of the hemorrhoid. Infrared Photocoagulation, on the other hand, involves the use of an infrared light to clot the enlarged veins of the hemorrhoid. This is also expected to shrink the hemorrhoid since blood supply is already cut off.

Laser coagulation works like the infrared photocoagulation but instead of infrared light, electric current is used. Hemorrhoidectomy, meanwhile, is a surgical procedure wherein the hemorrhoids are removed from the anal canal through the use of a scalpel, a cautery device or a laser.

External hemorrhoids treatment, on the other hand, can come from any of the procedures of infrared photocoagulation, laser coagulation or hemorrhoidectomy.