How to treat external hemorrhoids effectively and safely?

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The article was written by Master, Doctor Nguyen Ngoc Khanh - Head of Digestive Surgery Unit - Department of General Surgery - Vinmec Times City International Hospital

External hemorrhoids may not be life-threatening, but the disease causes discomfort, upsetting the lives of sufferers depending on the severity. Treatment of external hemorrhoids is not difficult if the patient detects symptoms early, there is a way correct and appropriate treatment and methods. With professional advice by Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Khanh - 15 years of experience in anorectal surgery, the following article includes the following contents:
Methods of treating external hemorrhoids Through improving regimen living and eating Through drugs (medical treatment) Through procedures Through surgical methods (surgery) Vinmec - the address for painless, non-recurring external hemorrhoids To schedule an appointment with a doctor Vinmec's doctor about hemorrhoids, please call hotline: 0899.648.761 or register HERE.

1. Cure external hemorrhoids by improving your lifestyle and eating habits

Daily hygiene mode: Important because it helps you prevent hemorrhoids, prevent recurrence of hemorrhoids is to avoid sitting or standing for too long in one position. You should:
Exercise daily, be active Gentle sports, avoid sitting or standing for too long, should get up and walk a few minutes after sitting for 1 hour. Choose gentle sports such as walking, swimming, and nursing to prevent hemorrhoids. Practicing a daily bowel habit at a certain time will help the digestive system work more smoothly, avoiding constipation - the main cause of hemorrhoids.

Diet: Very important because it helps you prevent hemorrhoids, prevent recurrence of hemorrhoids, help you stay away from the pharmacy and especially away from the doctor, which is to prevent constipation and diarrhea. You should eat a lot. foods with fiber such as green vegetables, fruits, whole grains. Because 70% of your body is water, so drinking plenty of water every day will help the body absorb enough nutrients, eliminate wastes. out of the body. emphasizing that hemorrhoids is a disease that cannot be completely cured if you do not follow the diet and lifestyle

2. Treatment of external hemorrhoids through drugs (medical treatment)

Drugs that regulate intestinal circulation: Anti-constipation with laxatives. Anti-diarrhea. Suppositories and ointments: Placed, applied in the anus have the effect of covering and protecting the mucosa in hemorrhoids and lubricating for easy passage of stool. Drugs that increase tone and stabilize blood vessels. Anti-inflammatory drugs Some typical drugs such as: Oral systemic drugs: aflon 500mg, topical: Proctolog rectal tablets or topical cream... However, patients need to visit a doctor for guidance. lead to proper treatment. Because external hemorrhoids can be accompanied by accompanying symptoms such as constipation, intestinal obstruction, antibiotics, pain relief.
3. Treatment of external hemorrhoids through procedural methods Common procedures such as: sclerotherapy, rubber band ligation, infrared photocoagulation, boiling water...
Advantages:
Simple, fast, compact, almost painless. Outpatient treatment is possible, inexpensive, and has little impact on labor and work. Good application for hemorrhoids grade 1, grade 2. Achieve high treatment results 70 - 90%. Disadvantages:
The effectiveness of radical treatment is poor. Not applicable in cases of large hemorrhoids, long-term prolapse and associated rectal mucosal prolapse. The specimen could not be taken for pathological examination. 4. Treatment of external hemorrhoids by surgical methods (surgery) 4.1 Hemorrhoidectomy is the surgical method of cutting directly into the hemorrhoid. Applied to cases of external hemorrhoids that do not push in. Features:
Post-operative pain, long recovery time - however Vinmec has a very good postoperative analgesia department - helping patients not to be uncomfortable There are wounds Hospitalization 01 day 4.2 Hanging hemorrhoids This method does not cut the hemorrhoids directly but: Pull the prolapsed hemorrhoids back into the anus. This method alone has several different improved variations.
Normally hanging hemorrhoids will be applied surgical method of hanging sutures to remove hemorrhoids. This is a technique of suturing the rectal mucosa on the hemorrhoid (instead of cutting a segment of the mucosa like Longo or PPH). Also aimed at reducing blood flow to the hemorrhoidal plexus to shrink the hemorrhoid volume and pull the prolapsed hemorrhoid back into an anatomical position.
Advantages:
It is a simple, safe method with almost no serious complications like the "cutting" methods. The team of experienced surgeons will stitch more or less according to the actual requirements of each hemorrhoid and each patient; to reduce blood circulation to the hemorrhoid, causing the hemorrhoid to shrink. And this is really a very aesthetic method. Overcoming the disadvantages and high cost of Longo method Cons:
Longop surgery time: ~1 hour 5. Vinmec - the address of painless, non-recurring external hemorrhoids is a national general hospital The leading modern hospital in the country, Vinmec has been and is the address of choice for hemorrhoid treatment by:

A team of highly qualified doctors, many years of experience Professional and comprehensive medical examination, consultation and treatment service Modern equipment system, supporting effective diagnosis and treatment Current medical examination and treatment space Modern, civilized, luxurious and maximum sterilization Model of management, sharing and connection of information data online modern, optimal efficiency.

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