subject: Hemorrhoids Or Piles Treatment By Surgery [print this page] Over one in two of us will develop and suffer the pain and anguish of hemorrhoids or piles in our lifetime?. There is a whole industry based around the cure of hemorrhoids and piles. This condition is often recognised by irritation, itching, pain and swelling around the anus. Most of the available treatments we buy are geared toward the relief to the symptoms of hemorrhoids or piles.
As a first measure, the doctor may well suggest some at home treatments for hemorrhoids and piles to bring some relief from the symptoms. Patients are instructed to run a warm bath or sitz bath several times a day in plain, warm water for about ten minutes. If it works, then this should help to relieve some of the swelling and inflamation. By using an ice pack for short periods of time, this can bring some welcome relief. If constipation is very acute then the use of petroleum jelly may be suggested as it will help the stool to slide out more easily. There are various ointments and creams available from the pharmacy for hemorrhoid treatment, but they tend to only give temporary relief in a lot of cases. If a person can improve their diet and mange their bowel movements, this will go a long way towards managing the condition. Medical procedures are usually a last resort if all else fails and there are five types commonly used; the rubber band ligation, injection sclerotherapy, infrared photocoagulation, laser coagulation and hemorrhoidectomy.
Rubber band ligation is a procedure that involves the placement of a small rubber band at the base of the internal hemorrhoid, which aims to cut off the blood supply of the swollen and inflamed vessels.
Injection sclerotherapy injects a chemical solution to the mucous membrane near the hemorrhoid to initiate the closure of the veins, which in turn shrinks the hemorrhoids.
Infrared and laser coagulation is basically the process of infrared radiation or laser in coagulating or dilating the veins of the hemorrhoids for them to shrink.
Lastly, hemorrhoidectomy is the procedure that involves the surgical removal of the hemorrhoid groups in the anal canal. When the hemorrhoid has become large and very painful it may be time for surgical intervention. Also, procedures like hemorrhoidectomy are recommended as the best treatment for prolapsed hemorrhoid as well as thrombosed external hemorrhoid.
It is not uncommon for hemorrhoids or piles to be cured in a couple of weeks without too much help. Hence, it seldom causes serious or life-threatening but it definitely requires immediate treatment. By adopting some fiber supplements and healthy lifestyle changes into your daily life, you may improve your hemorrhoid symptoms or lessen your risk of developing hemorrhoids. Unfortunately, some people will have to elect for urgent medical care to cure the problem of swollen veins in and around the anus. It cannot be emphasised enough that if you are a sufferer with hemorrhoids or piles you seek medical advice.
