There are many types of hemorrhoids treatments whether it is medical or natural. The most suitable type of treatment to take varies according to the type of hemorrhoids and the severity of the condition. For many people, they do not take any medical treatment for their mild hemorrhoids and it eventually went away. Some people like to use local treatments such as warm sitz baths, using a bidet, cold compress or topical analgesic to provide temporary relief. Topical hemorrhoid cream which contain steroids can provide relief in the early stages of hemorrhoid flare ups. In some cases, these creams can be effective as a means to prevent further occurrence. However, topical steroids can bring negative side effects if it is use consistently, such as weakening the skin which can in turn cause further hemorrhoid flare ups.
For chronic and more severe hemorrhoids, the following medical treatments are commonly administered according to the varying degree of severity. These treatments listed here are in increasing order of intrusiveness and cost.
1. Rubber band ligation.
This is sometimes called Baron ligation where elastic bands are applied to the internal hemorrhoids to cut off its blood supply. The withered hemorrhoid is then passed out during regular bowel movement.
2. Hemorrhoidolysis/Galvanic Electrotherapy
This is a treatment uses a small probe to the hemorrhoid using manual pressure which result a gentle electrolysis that results in progressive and permanent shrinkage of the hemorrhoid. Usually only one hemorrhoid is treated at one time. So if you have more than one hemorrhoid site, then it will take several visits to complete the treatment.
3. Injection therapy or Sclerotherapy
This therapy involves injecting a hardening agent or sclerosant into the hemorrhoids and cause the veins to collapse. Thus the hemorrhoids will shrivel up.
4. Cryosurgery
This involves using the frozen tip of a cryoprobe to destroy the hemorrhoid tissues. This treatment is rarely used now as it brings about harmful side effects.
5. Laser, InfraRed or BICAP coagulation
Using laser or infrared beam to treat hemorrhoids, although less popular now, is readily available as non-surgical procedures in the US.
6. Hemorrhoidectomy
This the the commonly known surgery procedure to remove hemorrhoids. The post surgery pain is reported by patients as severe. It also takes a long time to recover. For this reason, this surgery is only recommended to those very serious hemorrhoids.
7. Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy
This procedure is usually used for prolapse and bleeding hemorrhoids. This method cut of the blood flow to the hemorrhoids instead of completely remove the hemorrhoids. So this procedure is less painful and faster recovery time.
8. Doppler Guided Hemorrhoidal Artery Ligation
This method is recommended for treating severe bleeding hemorrhoids as it can effectively stops bleeding. This procedure does not involve in cutting any hemorrhoid tissues. Patients do not need to stay in the hospital and usually can get back to work within the same day.
9. HAL-RAR
Recto Anal Repair, or RAR, This is a new procedure which is treat hemorrhoids without cutting any tissues. Most of these conventional medical treatments comes with much discomfort and side effects. This is why many people prefer to go for more natural treatments. Please read Bleeding Hemorrhoids Cure for more information on natural remedies for treating hemorrhoids.
from : www.bleedinghemorrhoids.org/
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