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Hemorrhoid tag – treatment?
I asked my gyno about a hemorrhoid tag that i’ve had for a year, and she told me that it won’t go away on its own and they only way to get rid of it is surgery. Is this true? It’s not painful, but I do feel self-conscious about it.
There are several different treatment options available for hemorrhoid tags or swellings, and not all of them are surgical.
First, you can try some things yourself – probiotic foods (like yogurt), stool softener (NOT laxative), switch to moist wipes (unscented baby wipes) instead of toilet paper, increase fiber, increase how much water you drink, sitz baths with epsom salts. Avoid using aspirin for a painkiller. If these simple measures don’t help, the next step is to consult a doctor about other options. Don’t use steroid creams or pads/wipes without speaking to your doctor – things like cortisone can weaken the skin and make the hemorrhoid worse.
Infrared coagulation, often mistakenly called "laser" treatment, is a non-surgical procedure. Basically, a doctor inserts a small probe next to the base of the hemorrhoid tissue that is inflamed and infrared light is used to form a clot. The clot cuts bloodflow to the swelling, and it shrinks back down. Advantages are that it is relatively comfortable (performed in-office, no anaesthesia as it is above the pain nerves – you would just feel some pressure) and has very little recovery time or activity limitations. Disadvantages are that it usually requires somewhere between 5 to 10 treatments 3 to 5 weeks apart, and you may or may not see improvement with the first 1 or 2 treatments. It is also more effective in some cases when paired with drug therapy or probiotic use to normalize the gut. It does not work well for people who are on blood thinners.
Rubberband (or Baron) Ligation is slightly more uncomfortable than the infrared coagulation, and about as effective. Advantages are that it generally requires only 1 or 2 treatment sessions, and is more widely available. It works basically by putting a rubber band around the base of the hemorrhoid tissue and waiting for it to fall off. Anaesthesia is sometimes used, but not always.
Hemorrhoidectomy is the surgery your doctor mentioned. It has about a 2 week recovery time, and does require anaesthesia.
Should I go for a surgery to cure my hemorrhoid?
I am suffering from bleeding hemorrhoids for sometimes. It is external and everyday i watch fresh blood oozing out from my rectum at the time of passing bowels. Initially I ignored it and thought it’ll get healed instantaneously but now I hve become anemic.
1. Should I go for a surgery or surgery will not cure the problem? .
2. Should I go for non-surgical treatment for it?
3. If i go for surgery, how long will it take before i’ll b able 2 resume my normal life?
4. Is there any guarantee that surgery will completely cure this? What will happen if I still notice blood on my stool?
5. How will I b able to pass bowel for few days after surgery?
6. Is masturbation harmful for hemorrhoids?
There are 2 main causes for hemorrhoids
1 – Eating too much processed food
2 – Sedentary lifestyle
I would recommend you to try natural treatment that is attacking the root of the problem.
You can read on hemorrhoids treatments here:
http://recomended-prods.com/hem/Hemorrhoids_Treatments.html
Good Luck!
How do you heal/cure hemorrhoids and how long does it take?
Keep them clean as possible, sometimes this is all it takes. Use preparation H cream, kind of expensive but works well….follow the instructions on the tube and use 3 to 4 times a day. Use a decent tissue to wipe, and try not to ‘push’ too much when using the restroom. If they continue to bother you after a week or so of this treatment, see a doctor, he can prescribe a cream that does wonders. Good luck.
What are the risks of infrared coagulation treatment for hemorrhoids?
How effective are they??? I am considering this treatment. Should I?
The choice of treatment depends on the size of the hemorrhoid. The success of the treatment depends on a variety of factors, including which treatment is used and whether contributing factors (such as constipation) can be changed.
- Small internal hemorrhoids are often successfully treated with coagulation therapy. Large hemorrhoids are more likely to be treated with rubber band ligation.
- One large study comparing infrared photocoagulation therapy, rubber band ligation, and injection sclerotherapy showed that infrared photocoagulation caused fewer and less serious complications.