Internal hemorrhoids: treatment at different stages

In proctology, a lot of pathologies of the anus are described , which, if untreated, can lead to serious complications. One of them is internal hemorrhoids, which is an inflammation and an increase in the size of the venous nodes located in the lumen of the rectum. These nodes in the stage of remission do not manifest themselves in any way, but when exacerbated, they create a lot of problems for the patient.

Internal hemorrhoids, the treatment of which depends on the stage that the pathological process has, may develop against the background of various factors. So, the lack of physical activity, overweight, pregnancy, childbirth, constipation due to digestive failures, alcohol abuse, smoking, frequent weight lifting and other excessive physical efforts may provoke the disease.

Internal hemorrhoids: initial treatment

Usually, at first, there is no significant discomfort, so almost no one turns to medical help. A person can experience only a slight burning sensation in the anus, and also observe minor bloody discharge after defecation. At this stage, the internal hemorrhoids, which the proctologist should treat, is not yet characterized by a strong increase in hemorrhoids and therefore can be cured by conservative methods. The patient is prescribed a diet, meaning the use of vegetables and fruits in significant quantities, a plentiful drink. In addition, you should do swimming, gymnastics.

Neutralize inflammation and reduce swelling of the venous nodes called drug therapy. When treating internal hemorrhoids, use candles preferably, they will help to remove pain and heal the mucous membrane. Along with special rectal suppositories, ointments can also be used. In addition, the doctor will prescribe an oral intake of venotonizing drugs, which help strengthen the venous walls and prevent further increase in the nodes. Not one remedy for internal hemorrhoids is offered by folk medicine. So, the treatment of the disease is carried out with candles from potatoes, enemas with decoction of herbs, tampons with honey, birch tar, sea-buckthorn oil and many other drugs.

Help with the progression of the disease

As the venous nodes increase, the symptoms of the disease also increase. Burning in the anus increases, defecation becomes painful. With attempts during intestinal emptying or with any effort, the nodes begin to fall out, and after the termination of the load, they self-correct. In this case, internal hemorrhoids are treated and folk The methods described above can not be overcome. More serious measures are needed, such as infrared or electric coagulation, laser exposure, sclerotherapy, latex ligation. If the disease has passed into a severe phase and the hemorrhoidal nodes have reached critical dimensions, leading to a rectum lumen screening in its entirety, only the operation consisting in their surgical removal will be able to help.