Haemorrhoids, in essence, resemble varicose veins, only they affect the vessels not of the lower limbs, but of the lower part of the rectum and the anal opening. Haemorrhoidal nodes can be located inside or outside, however, the most common is combined haemorrhoids, in which both internal and external nodes enlarge simultaneously.
Symptoms of first-stage chronic haemorrhoids
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By its characteristics, stage 1 mixed haemorrhoids resemble external haemorrhoids. The exact location of the enlarged nodes in this case can only be determined by a doctor during a digital rectal examination.
Stage 1 haemorrhoids often progress almost asymptomatically, with inflamed veins completely invisible externally. The patient only notices that something is wrong when the inflamed nodes protrude from the anus during sneezing, severe coughing, etc. Discomfort in the rectal area is also possible – itching, burning, a feeling of incomplete evacuation. Sometimes small drops of blood appear during bowel movements.
Treatment Features in Men
Chronic stage 1 haemorrhoids in men may not exacerbate or progress for a long time if the following recommendations are followed:
- change the usual diet, add more fiber to it, give up harmful products;
- drink more water so that stools are soft and do not irritate the intestines;
- perform moderate physical activities so that all the blood vessels in the body remain in normal tone;
- empty the intestines in a timely manner to prevent the stool from hardening;
- do not sit on the toilet for a long time;
- do not strain too much during defecation, do not hold your breath;
- strengthen the pelvic floor muscles using Kegel exercises.
Treatment features in women
Principles of treatment of this disease in women, are mostly similar to those listed above. The patient needs to maintain a healthy lifestyle, eat properly, move more, and give up bad habits. At the first stage, these measures are usually enough so that quality of life with haemorrhoids does not suffer too much. However, radical removal of enlarged haemorrhoids is possible only surgically.
The operation (even minimally invasive) is contraindicated for women:
- during pregnancy;
- in the early postpartum period;
- if it is necessary to stabilize the patient’s overall condition (for example, to treat an acute infectious disease).
In the aforementioned cases, surgical intervention is prohibited, because inflammation of the haemorrhoids is caused by physiological reasons (increased intra-abdominal pressure, hormonal fluctuations, straining during childbirth, etc.). If a woman’s haemorrhoids became inflamed precisely during pregnancy or childbirth, in the postpartum period, after the provoking factors disappear and the body recovers, haemorrhoids will most likely no longer trouble her.
Treatment with medications
In combined chronic haemorrhoids at the initial stages, the patient can maintain a satisfactory general condition if the gastrointestinal tract is normalized. It is necessary to eliminate the causes of constipation, which most often cause inflammation of the haemorrhoids.
If there is pain syndrome, non-narcotic analgesics can be used, as well as local preparations (gels, Suppositories, ointments, creams) with pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects. In the case of haemorrhoidal node thrombosis, local anticoagulants are recommended (ointments with troxerutin, heparin). Strong inflammation can be relieved with NSAIDs and topical treatments, as well as combined products with pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, and thrombolytic effects. In the case of rectal bleeding, the patient may be prescribed hemostatic drugs in the form of suppositories.
No matter how high-quality and modern all medications are, they cannot completely cure haemorrhoids. They can only be used as supportive therapy. When other approaches have not provided sufficient benefit, surgery may help if indicated, but symptoms can recur.
Effective and Fast Treatment
In our clinic, modern, minimally invasive, and painless methods are used to treat stage 1 haemorrhoids (chronic form):
- laser haemorrhoidectomy;
- laser haemorrhoidoplasty;
- radio wave removal;
- sclerotherapy;
- infrared photocoagulation;
- dearterialization of nodules under ultrasound guidance.
At later stages, ligation of nodules with latex rings, Milligan-Morgan surgery, or Longo surgery may be possible. The best method for a specific patient is selected individually during a consultation. Don’t waste time – make an appointment right now!