Hemorrhoid Disease and Treatment

Hemorrhoid Disease and Treatment:

• HEMORRHOIDS: It is a natural part of our body

• Hemorrhoids; It consists of mucosa, submucosal fibroelastic connective tissue, smooth muscles and blood vessels.

• Hemorrhoids close the anal canal in the form of 3 pillows.

• Hemorrhoids; They help to maintain liquid, solid and gas continence.

• At least 50% of the society consults a doctor with complaints of hemorrhoids at some point in their lives.

• It is most common in the age group between 45-65, but it can be seen at all ages.

• Multiple factors play a role in the emergence of the disease.

• The destruction of the supporting tissues over time is the factor that triggers the disease.

• Over time, the structures that support hemorrhoids weaken (after the age of 30).

• Hemorrhoids are displaced downwards from their normal location.

• By being pressured by the feces, blockage in the vessels, bleeding and other symptoms begin to appear

FACTORS CAUSING THE OCCURRENCE OF HEMORRHOID DISEASE

• Eating habits (low fiber foods),

• Toilet habits (straining, staying in the toilet for a long time),

• Constipation/diarrhea,

• Genetic (familial) factors?

• Gender? There is no gender difference except during pregnancy.

• Age (20 >.75< rare) (most commonly 45-65 years)

• Pregnancy

• Occupation (vehicle drivers, pilots, horse riders, etc.)

• Standing for long periods

• Eating habit of spicy, irritating foods

• Obesity (being overweight)

• Alcohol

• Colitis, prostate hypertrophy, heart disease failure, cirrhosis, large intra-abdominal tumors, etc.

• Physical activity deficiency

• DEGREES OF HEMORRHOIDS:

• Internal hemorrhoids; I,II,III,IV degree

• External hemorrhoids,

• Mixed type,

• Hemorrhoids The degree of complaints may not be the same as the doctor's doctor

What are the symptoms of hemorrhoid disease?

• Bleeding ; during or after defecation, bright red in color, drops or large amounts.

• Pain; Internal Hemorrhoids are generally painless, but they may become painful when thrombus develops in the future.

• palpable mass-fullness sensation,

• Discharge,

• Itching,

• Thrombosis; clot formation, then ulceration

What are the treatments for hemorrhoid disease?

• Prevention - preventive precautions,

• The disease is TRUE!!! diagnosis,

• Appropriate treatment option!!!

• BY TALKING TO THE PATIENT AND ACCORDING TO THE PATIENT AND THE DEGREE OF THE DISEASE, THE MOST APPROPRIATE OPTION SHOULD BE EVALUATED.

 

Internal hemorrhoid treatment methods:

• Medical treatment

• Sclerotherapy

• Band ligation

• Cryotherapy

• Infrared coagulation

• Laser coagulation-excision

• Stapler hemorrhoidopexy (Longo method)

• Surgical hemorrhoidectomy

• Hemorrhoidal artery ligation

• Direct current electrotherapy

 

Complications of surgical procedures in the treatment of hemorrhoids:

• Abscess 0%

• Fistula 0.4%

• Anal fissure 0.2%

• Anal stenosis 1.0%

• Incontinence 0.4%

• Skin prolapse 6.0%

• Urinary retention 10.0%

• Serious bleeding 1%

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