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Hemorrhoids are a condition that occurs due to excessive dilation of the veins around the anal area. Although hemorrhoids are not life-threatening, they have a negative impact on the psychological and physical health of the patient. In severe cases, if there is no treatment, hemorrhoids will lead to ulcers, necrosis, affecting the quality of life of patients.
The main cause of hemorrhoids is increased portal pressure in the rectum. Patients will have anal discomfort, bleeding, affecting quality of life.
Patients can have external hemorrhoids: located under the skin, below the dentate line, from the plexus of external hemorrhoids (lower rectal vessels) or internal hemorrhoids: arising in the submucosal space, above the dentate line, originating from plexus internal hemorrhoids, divided into 4 degrees.
For hemorrhoids, the most accurate means of diagnosis is colonoscopy, the endoscope will use a tube with a camera with a light source, high resolution to observe the anorectal area of the patient. . If hemorrhoids are detected early, they can be completely treated. Therefore, patients with symptoms of suspected hemorrhoids or detected hemorrhoids must go to the doctor and treat early because if left for a long time, it will be difficult to completely cure, the disease will recur or have many complications.
People with hemorrhoids, if detected early, can adjust their diet, activities or use drugs for treatment, when in the late stages, the patient can apply surgical methods.
Today, to prevent hemorrhoids, each person needs:
Use a high-fiber diet, drink lots of water; Practice having a bowel movement in the morning after waking up to prevent hemorrhoids; Do not sit or stand for too long; Keep the anal area clean and dry to prevent hemorrhoids.
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