Hemorrhoid treatment (1)

Dietary and lifestyle modifications
 Goal: to minimize straining at stool  minimizing constipation
 Diet
- Increase fluid intake
- Stool softeners
 Lifestyle modifications
- Regular defecatory habits


Medications
 Local and oral medications
 Arrests bleeding
 Relieves pain, irritation, and inflammation
 Guard against infection


Outpatient hemorrhoid treatment
 Rubber band ligation, endoscopic ligation
 Ultroid system
 Sclerotherapy
 Infrared coagulation
 Bicap electrocoagulation
 Cryotherapy
 Laser treatment


Banding / Ligation of hemorrhoids
 For Grade 2 and 3 internal hemorrhoids
 Principle: Banding  ischemic necrosis  slough off within few days
 Successful respond rate: 60-70% cured with a single treatment session

http://youtu.be/K7HKrBwuKSw (Video demonstration)





Reference: http://psclinic.com.hk/

The information aims to provide educational purpose only. Anyone reading it should consult

Surgery Specialist before considering treatment and should not rely on the information

above.