Hemorrhoids Pain And Discomfort

Your doctor will evaluate your hemorrhoids, and give them a "grade”. This grade is based on the severity of the hemorrhoids.

Hemorrhoids Pain And Discomfort

Hemorrhoids are caused due over exerting oneself during a bowel movement.

The hemorrhoids pain and bleeding can be a real torture in many cases.

But thankfully, it can be prevented and also cured. One of the easiest ways to it is to eat more fiber and drink more water as stools come out easier when they're full and moist.

But in cases where the pain and discomfort is extreme a doctor should be consulted immediately.

Treatment Of Hemorrhoids

1. Healing the symptoms.

There are various creams and ointments available in the market, which help in relieving the pain, itching and burning. Some medicines also target particular areas like there are different ointments for pain, another for burning etc. While there are also the tropical creams, which work well overall. Another common remedy that helps to curb swelling of irritated hemorrhoidal tissues are Hemorrhoids creams. It also gives immediate and temporary relief from the painful burning, itching and discomfort of hemorrhoids.

2. Shrinking the hemorrhoids.

There are specially designed tubs called Sitz Bath available at leading medical stores. This is a small tub and is specially designed to allow the soaking of hemorrhoids without taking a bath. In this process the rectal area is soaked in hot water for 15-20 minutes about 3-4 times a day. Not only does this helps relieve symptoms but also aids shrinkage of the hemorrhoid.

3. Eating habits and physical activities.

Eating fruits like oranges, apples, bananas, prunes, grapefruits, mangoes, watermelon, grapes and cherries enhances the digestion process and you will have less hemorrhoids pain. Food products like bread, white flour products, and sodas should be avoided as they lead to constipation. Physical activities like running, walking, swimming etc. should be added to your daily regime’s.

4. Apply ice packs on the affected areas.

Grading Hemorrhoids

Your doctor will evaluate your hemorrhoids, and give them a "grade”. This grade is based on the severity of the hemorrhoids.

Grade I- Hemorrhoids are present in the anal canal only.

Grade II- These hemorrhoids may descend from the anus while straining during bowel movements. They shrink back into the anal canal when straining stops.

Grade III- Descend from the anus during straining or on their own. They can be pushed back into the anus as well. Causing a lot of hemorrhoids pain.

Grade IV- These hemorrhoids have both internal and external components and they can not be reduced. Grade IV hemorrhoids are known to be very painful and usually require rapid medical attention.

Surgical Procedures For Hemorrhoids

a).Laser Coagulation- The hemorrhoid is clotted with an electric probe which makes it shrink.

b).Infrared photocoagulation- The hemorrhoid is clotted with infrared light to make it shrinks.

c).Hemorrhoidectomy- Complete removal of the hemorrhoid.

Treatment for Internal Hemorrhoids

2.Injection Sclerotherapy - A chemical solution is injected into the mucous membrane near the hemorrhoid resulting in inflammation and closure of the veins, thereby shrinking the hemorrhoid.

3.Infrared Photocoagulation - An infrared is directed to clot the dilated veins of the hemorrhoid.

4.Laser Coagulation - An electric current is applied to the hemorrhoids triggering a chemical reaction that shuts down the blood supply in the hemorrhoid and causes the inflamed tissue to shrink.

5.Hemorrhoidectomy - Here the hemorrhoid groups are surgically removed with a scalpel, cattery device or laser.

7. Follow-up exams with the surgeon.