Varicose veins of the lower extremities and pelvis are increasingly affecting the younger generation. Women suffer from this disease less frequently than men. However, prolapse of hemorrhoidal nodes is not exclusively a pathology of the stronger sex. The reasons for the appearance of formations can be an improper lifestyle, a violation in nutrition and digestion, excessive physical exertion and sedentary work. This article will tell you how to treat hemorrhoids. It is worth noting that the lack of timely correction can lead to complications. That is why it is so important not to miss the formation and inflammation of hemorrhoids. Turning to a specialist on time, you can save yourself from many problems and discomfort.
How to treat hemorrhoids
Correction can be done in several ways. The choice of a particular method depends solely on the degree of vascular damage and the nature of the formations. Hemorrhoidal prolapse is a more serious pathology and requires complex treatment.
All correction methods can be divided into conservative, minimally invasive and surgical interventions. The first two methods are less traumatic and painful. However, not in all cases they may be effective. The longer the patient draws with an appointment with a specialist, the more serious treatment awaits him in the future. This must be remembered by all people who have internal hemorrhoidal nodes.
Also, some patients use folk recipes and methods to combat the formed cones. Doctors strongly do not recommend doing this. Consider the main methods of treatment for this pathology.
Drug therapy
If you have a small hemorrhoid, the removal of the formation does not threaten you. However, it is necessary to seek medical help on time and get suitable appointments. At the very initial stages of the pathology, medications are prescribed. They help restore the tone of the walls of blood vessels and contribute to blood thinning. All this leads to a decrease in education and its subsequent drying out. Hemorrhoidal inflammation and heavy bleeding may require complex therapy. In this case, tablets for oral administration, rectal suppositories and ointments for external use are prescribed.
All medicines can be divided into several groups. Among them stand out:
- Phlebotonic medicines (Detralex, Antistax, Phlebodia). They help strengthen the walls of blood vessels and relieve inflammation.
- Anticoagulant drugs (Aspirin, Curantil). These compounds thin the blood and prevent the formation of thrombosis.
- Means of internal influence (suppositories "Relief", "Hepatrombin", "Procto-glivenol"). They relieve swelling, reduce itching and the inflammatory process.
- Medicines for external use (ointment "Troxevasin", "Heparin gel"). These formulations will be effective only if external nodes are detected.
In most cases, doctors prescribe the use of several drugs at once. For example, suppositories for topical use and a medicine for oral administration. This scheme allows you to achieve the most positive results. Often, drug therapy requires a periodic repeat of preventive courses. This will prevent relapse and deterioration of the patient.
Sclerosis of the formed cones
If you have a small hemorrhoid, a removal is most likely not required. The modern sclerotherapy technique avoids more serious operations that lead to greater injuries.
Often, intervention is performed in the early stages of hemorrhoids (1 to 3). Manipulation does not require prior hospitalization and the use of anesthetics. Using a special device called anoscope, the doctor discovers internal nodes and makes a series of injections. All of them are painless and can cause only slight discomfort. If the education is outside, then the specialist will work even easier. Immediately after the therapy, the patient can go about his business. Only in some cases are specific recommendations made.
Sclerosant (administered substance) is able to turn vascular tissue into connective tissue. Due to this, atrophy of the formed nodes occurs and their regression.
Extreme temperature treatment
This technique is one of the safest. It does not provide for the use of medicines. That is why it is suitable for patients who have some contraindications to treatment.
Most often, this method helps to eliminate the initial hemorrhoidal nodes. the operation does not require hospitalization and anesthesia. During the procedure, the doctor points a special device at the bump and freezes it. After a few seconds, the process of warming begins, which is accompanied by the formation of necrosis of pathological tissues. If there are several nodes, then repeated manipulation may be required. This procedure has one big drawback. With this treatment, there is a risk of relapse.
Using latex rings or alloying process
Doping of hemorrhoidal nodes is a manipulation that is increasingly being used to treat pathology. It is worth noting that the instant effect does not occur. Doping of hemorrhoidal nodes leads to their gradual death.
The essence of the method is that the doctor with the help of an anoscope detects the internal cones and puts special rings on them with the vacuum method. Similarly, processing of external cones is performed. The patient most often does not experience any discomfort during the manipulation. Immediately after treatment, the patient can go home. After this, a gradual death of pathological tissues occurs within two or three weeks. This is because nutrients and fresh blood simply stop flowing to the node. After the specified time, the formation disappears on its own and naturally leaves the body. Some patients do not even notice how this process happened, but only find relief.
Longo treatment technique
A similar technique is used exclusively for internal cones. External formations in this way cannot be corrected. Manipulation requires the use of an anesthetic. Most often, general anesthesia is used .
During the procedure, the doctor makes an expansion of the anus and detects a pathological formation. After this, resection of the mucous membrane over the formed cone is carried out. The incision is subsequently stitched and the knot is somewhat tightened. After the manipulation, the patient is shown to stay in the hospital for several days. Often there are painful sensations that eventually pass on their own.
Desertification Application
If you have a hemorrhoid, a pathology can be removed using the latest and most gentle methods. The deserterization technique speaks for itself. The method is very effective and less traumatic.
During the procedure, the doctor inserts a catheter into the artery, which supplies blood to the lump. This vessel is bandaged and blocked. Subsequently, the node simply dies. It is worth noting that the procedure requires some control. Most often, it is carried out using a standard ultrasound machine.
Surgical removal of hemorrhoids
If you have a large hemorrhoid, removal is the most effective procedure. Anesthesia is necessarily used during the manipulation. The patient will need a long hospitalization and a long recovery period.
During treatment, the doctor performs excision of hemorrhoids. After that, healthy tissues are sutured with special absorbable threads. It is worth noting that in recent years this manipulation is used less and less. This is explained by a difficult recovery period for the patient.
Complex treatment
Quite often, after minimally invasive procedures and surgical interventions, doctors prescribe conservative therapy. Many patients are perplexed why they need it. However, such preventive measures can avoid relapse and recover faster after treatment.
If you have been prescribed medications, do not neglect their reception. Follow the advice of a specialist and complete all appointments. In this case, the effect of the correction will be maximum.
Alternative methods of treatment
Often, patients avoid going to the doctor and use grandmother's prescriptions to treat hemorrhoidal nodes. Of course, these methods are less painful and do not cause much discomfort. However, we can say that they are not so effective. Some of them may not only not help, but also exacerbate the situation.
Often patients use propolis lotions. They can slightly dissolve the external cones, but they will not remove them in any way. For the treatment of internal nodes, homemade candles made from raw potatoes are used. This tool is also ineffective and is not a panacea.
To remove inflammation and itching, baths from a decoction of medicinal herbs help. These include chamomile, succession, and so on. However, all this will not save you from hemorrhoids, but only slightly dull the symptoms of its manifestation.
Hemorrhoids: treatment reviews
Patients say that the most comfortable correction method is drug therapy. In the early stages of pathology, it is quite effective. However, such courses must be repeated several times a year, as there is a likelihood of relapse.
Also, sclerotherapy has gained great confidence. This method is quite effective and has a relatively inexpensive cost. Relapse in most cases does not occur, but the patient also has to use appropriate medications several times a year.
Surgical removal of nodes in most cases has positive reviews. However, this method is very traumatic. It requires a long recovery and compliance with a certain diet and lifestyle. It is not very convenient for business and busy people.
Summary or short conclusion
Now you know the basic methods for treating hemorrhoids. Which method is suitable in your case will be prompted by a qualified proctologist. Do not tighten with a call to doctors. Otherwise, the situation may worsen and surgery will be required. Treat hemorrhoids on time and be always healthy!