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Hemorrhoid Surgery

How are hemorrhoids diagnosed

Many people suffer in silence that have hemorrhoids because they are too embarrassed to see a doctor. Social taboos are associated with this part of our body and we are conditioned to keep any problems with bathroom habits to ourselves. The fear of being ridiculed for having hemorrhoids is enough to keep this condition in [...]

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Hemorrhoid Surgery – Hemorrhoidolysis

Hemorrhoidolysis is a non-invasive procedure in which the hemorrhoid is shrunk using an electrical current that is manually applied to the actual site of inflammation, using a tool that is known as an electrode, or small probe. The electrode transmits a low-grade electrical current onto the hemorrhoid itself, which in turn causes a chemical reaction [...]

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Stapled Hemorroidectomy: Complete Overview

Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy is a relatively new procedure designed to treat what are known as third and fourth degree hemorrhoids, which is a more severe hemorrhoidal scenario than a case of first or second degree external hemorrhoids, or internal hemorrhoids. Prolapsed Hemorrhoids, for which the Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy is designed, refers specifically to variety of hemorrhoid in [...]

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Infrared Coagulation Treatment Method

Infrared Coagulation is a non-surgical procedure used to treat internal hemorrhoids. Infrared Coagulation is known as a fixative treatment, and is similar to other fixative treatments such as Rubber Band Ligation and Sclerotherapy, in that its objective is it reduce hemorrhoidal symptoms by eliminating hemorrhoids through obstruction of blood-flow to the infected region. Individuals can suffer from a variety of hemorrhoids, each case presenting its own symptoms and necessitating different courses of treatment.

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Sclerotherapy – Hemorrhoid Treatment

Sclerotherapy is a fixative procedure typically prescribed for treating small, internal, first or second degree hemorrhoids. The procedure employs a hardening chemical that scars the inflamed tissue, reducing the hemorrhoid’s blood-flow and thereby alleviating both the cause of the hemorrhoid and its symptoms. The conditions that warrant the use of the procedure is specific. For [...]

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Hemorrhoid Surgery – Minimally Invasive Procedures

Many medical techniques have been developed in recent years to alleviate the pain and suffering of patients with hemorrhoids. These methods are a vast improvement over the traditional hemorrhoidectomy surgery which required hospitalization and a lengthy recuperation period. Although the success rate is not as high with these treatments, they have many advantages over invasive [...]

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Types of Hemorrhoid Surgery

Having hemorrhoids is an embarrassing problem that most people keep to themselves for fear of ridicule. Often that leads the hemorrhoid sufferer to ignore their affliction and wait way too long before seeking medical intervention. If caught early enough, hemorrhoids can usually be cleared up in a few weeks with simple home remedies and lifestyle [...]

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Hemorrhoidectomy: Surgery for Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures

A hemorrhoidectomy is the extraction of hemorrhoids from a patient while under anesthesia. There are different kinds of hemorrhoidectomies, and depending on the situation, there are different types of anesthesia used for the procedures.
The basic hemorrhoidectomy lasts about 1 to 2 hours. It requires the patient to either lie on their stomach with their backside (buttocks) slightly raised, [...]

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Rectal Cancer and Hemorrhoids

Rectal Cancer occurs when a malignant tumor forms in the posterior region of the large intestines, which is called the rectum. There are many risk factors regarding Rectal Cancer, including heredity, Ulcerative Colitis, and colorectal polyps.
Rectal Cancer is similar to Colon Cancer, but with several distinguishing traits. The most common trait being its tendency to [...]

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Diarrhea and Hemorrhoids: How does one affect the other?

Diarrhea is defined as urgent and loose watery bowel movements, and it is often accompanied by bloating, cramps and gas. Most people might have diarrhea a few times a year, lasting from one to three days, and then it goes away or can be treated by simple medicines at the drug store. Others may suffer [...]

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Rubber Band Ligation: Treating Hemorrhoids with RBL

Rubber Band Ligation is one of several treatments known as Fixative procedures. The treatment itself dates back to ancient Greece, and was first attributed to Hippocrates, who in 460 B.C. referred to a practice that consisted of tying off the hemorrhoid using a piece of thread. In the 19th century a primitive form of the [...]

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Shopping for Hemorrhoid Treatment products on the Internet – Buyer Beware

How to ensure you won’t get ripped off when buying Hemorrhoid Treatment on the internet.

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Bleeding from the rectum in females

Bleeding from the rectum in females after a bowel movement can be a scary experience. At first we may panic and think the worst has happened because blood in our stool is not a natural occurrence and should be furthur looked into. Usually it is something simple, like anal fissures which are cuts or scrapes [...]

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Hemorrhoids and your diet

Hemorrhoids and your diet
Eating a balanced diet by following the Food Guide Pyramid guidelines is an important first step towards good eating habits. However, in order to maximize your success, you should limit your fat intake, drink plenty of water and eat fiber-rich foods. Keeping hemorrhoids away by eating healthy is an obtainable goal.
Limit your [...]

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