Hemorrhoids are the enlargement of the veins in the anus area. In fact, we can call it a kind of varicose veins. Hemorrhoids (piles) disease is a type of disease that occurs in the veins of the large intestine as a result of long-term constipation or severe diarrhea. It occurs as a result of blood clotting in the veins that become inoperable and protrudes in the form of breasts or breasts form in the inner area of the anus.
Hemorrhoids are also known as hemorrhoids in the society. Hemorrhoids are seen in the anal area of a person. Hemorrhoid disease is the most common anal region disease in society. Hemorrhoids, which are a common disease, can be seen in 2 or 3 family members.
Generally, people do not go to the hospital for examination because they are ashamed and shy about hemorrhoids. According to statistics, it has been revealed that most of the patients who suffer from hemorrhoids and do not want to go to treatment have different underlying diseases. Cancer is one of them. Hemorrhoids, which have blood vessels, are the tissue that serves as a cushion in the anus area.
Hemorrhoid tissues contain arteries and veins. Since these tissues normally change the intensity of blood flow in the anus suddenly, gas and stool may suddenly occur in the anus due to this change. It prevents dislocation. The anal area is where the large intestines end, the inner part is called internal hemorrhoid, and the outer part is called external hemorrhoid.
Hemorrhoid disease is examined in four different ways depending on the degree of the disease.
2nd Degree Hemorrhoids: In this stage, the hemorrhoid tissue has grown and expanded. In addition to bleeding, pain or sagging during toileting may occur. Spontaneous recovery occurs after the defecation process is completed.
3rd Degree Hemorrhoids: Sudden straining, straining and the breast sagging from the anus during toileting are observed and the sagging does not correct itself, they can be pushed in with the help of fingers. .
4th Degree Hemorrhoids: Although the complaints of patients with this degree do not go away, the hemorrhoid nozzle is constantly pushed in.
General causes include bitter consumption, intestinal infections, congenital weakness of the veins in the anus, chronic cough, pregnancy, birth, sitting on the toilet for a long time, severe straining, constipation, long-lasting diarrhea, hereditary disorders. In order to make the most accurate diagnosis of hemorrhoid diseases, various imaging methods are used by the specialist doctor during the examination. A more accurate treatment is selected depending on the method used. The stage of hemorrhoid disease is determined and the most appropriate treatment methods are selected.
In hemorrhoid treatment methods, medications that regulate blood circulation, creams to relieve pain and burning, sit baths prepared with medications, and medications that soften the stool are given. If these do not have any effect on the patient's pain, it is necessary to consult a doctor.
There are surgical hemorrhoidectomy operations performed under general anesthesia. In these surgeries, the patient generally needs to stay in the hospital for 1 or 2 days.
Nowadays, non-surgical treatment methods are mostly applied. Patients are relieved of these complaints without taking general anesthesia or being hospitalized.
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