how can you identify and treat hemorrhoids effectively and efficiently?

Question

Are internal hemorrhoids curable or simply temporarily treatable?

Answer 1

Proctoscopy: Specialist surgeon, colorectal or gastroenterologist will assess the anorectum externally and internally to determine to extent of haemorrhoids and tailor treatment , including bowel habit, to control prolapse and symtom

Answer 2

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 3

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 4

Can: Most over the counter hemorrhoid preps are just "band-aids" and usually won't work for long if at all. Patients need to determine the cause of their symptoms and correct that. The creams can help control symptoms during the treatment of the underlying cause, but they are not the long term answer to hemorrhoid symptoms.

Answer 5

Yes: There are many over the counter salve/medicated creams available ; your pharmacist could help you but you should seek medical opinion if not improved.

Answer 6

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

Answer 7

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 8

A lifetime: Hemorrhoids are normal veins and serve as vascular cushions or shock absorbers. If you treat them properly they should last a lifetime and not require removal or treatment.

Answer 9

H veins vs. 'rrhoids: Hemorrhoidal veins are normal. But most people use the term hemorrhoids to indicate they've got problem(s). Some problems wax and wane; others need therapy (topical meds to coagulation, banding or surgery).

Answer 10

Straining to have BM: When the stool is small it requires more effort to pass. This bearing down effort to move stool is what causes the dilation of the hemorroidal veins. With chrnoic straiingn during bowel movement the veins get weaker and weaker and dilate more. A high fiber diet makes large soft stools that are easy to pass and hemorroids less likely to form.

Answer 11

Several: Chronic constipation, anal intercourse, straining (pushing) hard with bowel movements, and vaginal childbirth (being the mom that is delivering the baby) are the most common causes.

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