Methods of treating hemorrhoids
Dr. Khaled Abdul Karim Al-Nono / General Surgery and Vascular Surgery Specialist / 25 years of experience in treating hemorrhoids in Dubai, and the first to establish a specialized unit for treating hemorrhoids and anal diseases without surgery in Dubai using several techniques such as laser, ultrasound, infrared, rings and cooling.
He explains to you everything related to hemorrhoid surgery, as the specialty of general and vascular surgery is one of the important specialties in the world of medicine, as it is the mother of surgeries under which all other surgical specialties fall, and the general surgeon is distinguished by the fact that he possesses a lot of wonderful practical and medical information and experiences, unlike being a surgeon specialized in a field such as digestive system surgery, as he will not actually have the skill that a general surgeon possesses when dealing with any problem or emergency medical condition.
In this article, we will learn about hemorrhoids and the latest methods of treating them, as this is determined according to the stage of the disease and the opinion of the treating physician, as you may need to be treated with medications without having to undergo surgery, and here we must mention that the treatment of hemorrhoids has developed rapidly and there are now many methods and techniques To treat hemorrhoids and anal diseases in general without resorting to surgery
What are hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are an annoying blood venous swelling in the last part of the rectum and anus. This type is called internal hemorrhoids and causes the anus to close and greatly disturbs the person. Hemorrhoids may protrude outward and are called external hemorrhoids and their pain is annoying and requires surgical intervention, especially if the symptoms worsen to bleeding. Hemorrhoids may appear to some people and do not cause them any pain and they do not notice their appearance in any way. Here, hemorrhoid pain is chronic and appears when doing any of the wrong behaviors that we will learn about in this article to avoid them. Hemorrhoids usually affect women and people who suffer from constipation on an ongoing basis, so these people should take this point into consideration and pay attention to detection and treatment and not feel any embarrassment so that the symptoms do not worsen to reach a serious matter
What are the causes of hemorrhoids?
There are many causes of hemorrhoids in men and women, including chronic and recurring constipation. Constipation is a major cause of hemorrhoids. A person becomes constipated if they avoid eating fiber and vegetables and drinking enough water. However, it is worth noting that severe diarrhea also causes hemorrhoids during pregnancy and childbirth. During pregnancy, the uterus presses on many organs of the body, including the blood vessels of this area. Hemorrhoids may be a temporary chronic condition and disappear after childbirth, if natural childbirth does not cause any extra pressure on them, which causes them to swell and bloat. Defecation with severe strain. Usually, people who defecate with severe strain and have a disturbance in the functions of excretion between constipation and diarrhea are more likely to develop hemorrhoids.
Chest diseases
Severe coughing resulting from some chest diseases is a major cause of hemorrhoids due to cramps and severe pressure.Genetics If one of your parents has hemorrhoids, you will be at risk of developing them due to genetic factors and your body's predisposition to such injuries.
Wrong behaviors
Causes hemorrhoids Learn about the most important wrong behaviors that lead to hemorrhoids, which are: Sitting or standing For long periods of time, excessive standing or sitting, while busy at work, for example, causes swelling of hemorrhoids. Sitting on the toilet seat for a long time is a major cause of hemorrhoids.
Lifting heavy objects
Hemorrhoids are caused by pushing or putting severe pressure on the anal area. This is what happens when lifting heavy objects. This area is pressed severely, causing swelling and hemorrhoids to push outward.
Taking laxatives
Over time, getting used to taking laxatives causes disturbance and instability in the excretory functions, which causes a significant increase in hemorrhoids.
Obesity
Causes weight gain, which decreases in the body, which causes pressure on the bones and sensitive organs, including hemorrhoids.
Why do hemorrhoids affect women more often?
Due to pregnancy and childbirth conditions, women are more susceptible to hemorrhoids, as during pregnancy the enlargement of the uterus puts great pressure on the anus and rectum, in addition to the pregnant woman suffering from permanent constipation, which makes her exert more effort than normal when defecating, which causes pressure on the hemorrhoids and their swelling. As for childbirth, it is a major cause of hemorrhoids in women, as during natural childbirth, the cervix expands significantly, which puts pressure on the anus and rectum, in addition to the onset of labor and pushing hard to get the baby out, all of this causes hemorrhoids to come out and swell, but they are treated after childbirth with medications prescribed by the doctor. Methods of treating hemorrhoids. There are many ways to treat hemorrhoids, including: Medications One of the easiest common ways to treat hemorrhoids is treatment with medications and ointments prescribed by the general surgeon for the condition. There are some medications that are available without a prescription. People resort to this type as it is considered one of the best treatments for hemorrhoids because of its ease away from surgical intervention, especially those with chronic hemorrhoids. Sclerotherapy Hemorrhoids are injected with a specific substance that works to reduce their size Stopping bleeding, which is called sclerosing injections
What are the modern methods of treating hemorrhoids?
Many people wonder what is the treatment for hemorrhoids and what is the best way to treat hemorrhoids
: Learn about the modern methods of treating hemorrhoids without surgery, which are
Hemorrhoid treatment with laser
(Hemorrhoid surgery with laser) Laser is the easiest treatment for hemorrhoids and one of the most famous modern technological techniques that are used to treat and solve many pathological problems specific to the human body because there are no negative effects or damage to it, and it does not cause any pain, and laser treatment is called photocoagulation.
