Hemorrhoids: here’s how to make them disappear

Surgery is not the only solution. Here’s how this annoying problem can be addressed.

Sometimes the blood vessels present in the final stretch of the digestive tract become inflamed and, swelling, lead to the appearance of a disorder as widespread as it is annoying: hemorrhoids.

To characterize this problem are itching, burning and pain in the region, sometimes associated with heavy bleeding. How to deal with them correctly?

Treatments for less severe cases

In case of bleeding at the level, it is a good idea to contact your doctor. This does not mean that an invasive intervention is always necessary, on the contrary, often mild annoyances can be solved in the intimacy of your own home.

In fact, there are ointments, creams, foams and suppositories that can effectively treat hemorrhoids.

They generally contain a cortisone associated with a local anesthetic, but there are also products based on lubricants, disinfectants or molecules or extracts that can promote the health of blood vessels, such as witch hazel.

If necessary, treatment may be combined with taking a painkiller (e.g. paracetamol, acetylsalicylic acid or ibuprofen).

Even hot baths can give relief: just soak the painful part in water 2-3 times a day for 10-15 minutes. Cold compresses can help reduce swelling.

If this approach is not effective, you can try the way of products to be taken orally. Their active ingredients aim to promote good blood vessel health, and can also be useful in case of bleeding.

Often products for the treatment of hemorrhoids can be purchased without a prescription, but it is always good to avoid taking them for more than a week.

Interventions for less simple cases

In some cases, however, pharmacological treatment is not sufficient. In fact, sometimes it is possible that in an external hemorrhoid a blood clot is formed, which can only be removed with a small incision that must be made by the doctor.

In the case of internal hemorrhoids, elastic ligation may be indicated, an outpatient intervention that involves the application of small elastic bands at the base of the hemorrhoid. In this way the blood can no longer flow inside it, and the hemorrhoid dries up, peeling off on its own.

A less effective alternative is sclerotherapy, which involves drying the hemorrhoid by injecting specific substances into it.

Finally, internal hemorrhoids can be treated with coagulation techniques based on the use of laser, infrared or heat, which however are associated with a higher incidence of recurrence than elastic ligation.

When surgery?

In case of severe or recurrent hemorrhoids, the doctor may recommend a hemorrhoidectomy, the surgery to remove hemorrhoids. Depending on the case, the operation can be performed under local, spinal or general anesthesia.

Alternatively, it is possible to resort to prolassectomy with Stapler, a real lifting of the canal that significantly reduces post-operative discomfort.

Useful precautions

Whichever treatment is best suited to your case, some tricks can help you better deal with hemorrhoids.

For example, it is advisable to use cotton linen and products specially designed for cleansing in case of hemorrhoids, free of alcohol or other potentially irritating substances.

Finally, it may be useful to take products that facilitate evacuation making it less painful despite the presence of hemorrhoids.

From this point of view, however, the first help comes from nutrition, which should be rich in water and foods rich in fiber that help to soften the stool. Wide, therefore, to fruits, vegetables and whole grains.