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$Unique_ID{BRK00822}
$Pretitle{}
$Title{May Hemorrhoid Surgery be Needed?}
$Subject{hemorrhoids Digestive rectal vein veins rectum bed rest sitz baths Ice
packs surgical surgery surgeries operation operations external Internal
excision elastic band ligation}
$Volume{I-13}
$Log{
Anatomy of the Rectum*0004201.scf
External and Internal Hemorrhoids*0004202.scf
Causes of Hemorrhoids I*0004203.scf
Causes of Hemorrhoids II*0004204.scf
Complications of Hemorrhoids*0004211.scf}
Copyright (c) 1991-92,1993 Tribune Media Services, Inc.
May Hemorrhoid Surgery be Needed?
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QUESTION: I used to think the subject of hemorrhoids was mildly humorous,
until I developed them. Now I dread the possibility that I may need surgery
to rid myself of the problem. Do you think this may be needed?
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ANSWER: Hemorrhoids are really just dilated veins. They can be internal or
external or both. If you have small external skin tags that are painless,
ignore them. If they are swollen, bed rest and sitz baths may help. Ice
packs at the onset of swelling may provide relief, but heat is better when
swelling is severe. If external hemorrhoids are recurrent and interfere with
daily life, surgical excision may then be your only hope.
Internal hemorrhoids occur in 4 degrees, ranging from painless,
unobtrusive ones to those that protrude from the anus. No treatment is
necessary for mild cases unless there is pain or swelling, in which case hot
baths and bed rest may be all that is required to remedy the situation.
Occasionally, injection therapy may also be prescribed. For the more severe
types, excision or elastic band ligation can provide the solution. A
combination of internal and external hemorrhoids may require removal,
depending upon symptoms. For all kinds of hemorrhoids, a diet which contains
more bulk plus the addition of stool softeners will reduce straining and make
your condition a bit easier to bear.
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The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
problem.