Hemorrhoids
Removal
Over 50% of all Americans
will suffer from hemorrhoids and although the
causes vary, the most common cause is constipation.
In most cases, it is possible to get on top
of hemorrhoids with good home treatment combined
with effective over the counter or natural medicines.
But sometimes, hemorrhoids are just too painful
or they may be severely prolapsed or have persistent
bleeding. In such cases, you will be anxious
to know how to remove hemorrhoids and you will
be wise to seek medical advice. Your doctor
will give you advice and guidance on hemorrhoids
removal options. If your severe or chronic hemorrhoids
are symptomatic, your medical insurance should
cover you to remove hemorrhoids.
For persistent bleeding
or painful hemroids,
your doctor may recommend:
Banding hemorrhoids
where your doctor places one or two tiny rubber
bands around the base of an internal hemorrhoid
to cut off its circulation until the hemorrhoid
falls off. This simple hemorrhoids removal procedure
– called rubber band ligation –
is done in your doctor’s office and is
effective for many people.
Sclerothapy is where
a chemical solution is injected around the blood
vessel to shrink and ultimately remove hemorrhoids.
Infrared light is used
to remove internal hemorrhoids. The lights bursts
cut off the blood supply to the hemorrhoids.
Surgery. If other procedures
have not been successful or if you have large
hemorrhoids, your doctor may remove hemorrhoids
in a procedure called hemorrhoidectomy. The
surgery is done with either a local anesthetic
combined with sedation, a spinal anesthetic
or a general anesthetic. It can be done as an
outpatient or during an overnight hospital stay.
Although you may experience some discomfort
and pain after this surgery, your doctor will
prescribe pain killers and there are other home
care hints you can follow to effect a speedy
recovery.
Stapling is a hemorrhoid
removal treatment which is also used to cut
off the blood supply from the hemorrhoid. Once
the blood supply is interrupted, the hemorrhoid
will shrink and at times fall off. This procedure
can be less painful than surgical removal but
there is a higher risk of prolapse or recurrence.
To
prevent the return of hemorrhoids after your
hemorrhoids removal procedure:
Eat high fiber foods
such as fruits, vegetables and grains. This
will soften the stools and increase their bulk
so that you lessen the straining that can cause
hemorrhoids in the first place.
Drink plenty
of liquids and this should be 6-8 glasses of
water for the average adult.
Make sure you
get regular exercise as this reduces pressure
on the veins which can occur when you stand
or sit for long periods.
Don’t
strain or hold your breath when on the toilet
as this puts greater pressure on the veins in
the lower rectum. Go to the toilet as soon as
you feel the urge and don’t wait. Try
to develop a regular habit of going to the toilet
for a bowel movement at the same time every
day.
With the help and guidance
of your doctor, you will be able to choose a
hemorrhoids removal procedure to suit you.
As long as you
keep up a healthy diet and lifestyle following
such a procedure, the success rate for your
hemorrhoids removal should be high.
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