what do i need for hemorrhoids !?

Question

What kind of doctor do I need for hemorrhoid treatment/diagnosis?

Answer 1

Time works but...: Depends on what you have already tried. The first things are conservative including increasing fluid and fiber in diet to ensure that you bms are soft, losing weight, limiting the time sitting on the toilet. Flare ups are then treated with creams, ointments. If still a problem you could try banding and finally excision/ligation. Surgery is the last, definitive treatment for this.

Answer 2

Hemorrhoids: Diet and laxative to keep your stool soft. Suppositories to use after bowel movements such as annusol or protosedyl . Keep the area clean by showering. All the best. This should help.

Answer 3

Yes: They are normal structures that fill with blood when abdominal and pelvic pressure increases, serving as vascular cushions or shock absorbers to cushion the passage of stool. Excessive chronic straining is what generally causes them to become symptomatic.

Answer 4

Hemorrhoids : Hemorrhoids are blood vessel networks around our anus. The internal hemorrhoid network is inside your anus. These are present from birth and help with fine tune control of our stool and gas. As we age they sag from the proper location and become problematic. The external hemorrhoid network is under the skin outside the anus. It doesn't do much normally but can become swollen with pregnancy.

Answer 5

Depends: Minor hemorrhoids can be "shrunk" with proper diet and fluids, avoiding caffeine excess, and correcting diarrhea or constipation issues.

Answer 6

Soak: Sitz baths (soaking in warm water) and ice can both help shrink hemorrhoids temporarily. Avoid pushing or straining when you have a bowel movement. Increase fiber and fluid intake. Don't use a donut pillow - this can actually aggravate hemorrhoids. Wipe gently and avoid irritating the hemorrhoids. Wipes can be irritating. An oily cleanser like balneol can be helpful. See doctor if no improvement.

Answer 7

Majority of: Folks do not need hemorrhoid surgery provided you take care of them with a high fiber diet and plenty of fluids, avoiding caffeine and alcohol and not reading on the toilet.

Answer 8

Quality of life: You have hemorrhoids. You are wondering if surgery would help. You quality of life is important. Talk to your surgeon. If you are finding hemorrhoids are interfering with your quality of life then get surgery. If you feel they are not then continue to manage them. Most patients describe relief after hemorrhoids are treated. They can recursive don't forget.

Answer 9

Piles: Hemorrhoids may cause a feeling of lumps in the anal area, may itch, cause mucus or bleeding in the anal area and if a clot occurs they become very painful and need clot removal. Many hemorrhoids cause no symptoms however.

Answer 10

If they are: PAINFUL or are BLEEDING ....a visit is advised....HOWEVER discuss with your GP since the REASON for the chronicity of the hemorrhoids should be discussed! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

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