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External Hemorrhoids : Treatments

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Treatments List

Treatments could include:
  • Hemorrhoid coagulation therapy
  • Hemorrhoid sclerotherapy
  • Hemorrhoidectomy By Simple Ligature
  • Hot water bath hydrotherapy
  • Rubber band ligation of hemorrhoids
  • Take Warm Shower Or Bath

Treatments Overview Articles

Hemorrhoids
Over-the-counter corticosteroid creams can reduce pain and swelling. Hemorrhoid creams with lidocaine can reduce pain. Witch hazel (applied with cotton swabs) can reduce itching. Other steps for anal itching include: Wear cotton undergarments; Avo...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 3, 2007

Specific Treatments Articles

Treating Hemorrhoids: Self-Care
Treating Hemorrhoids: Self-CareFollow your doctor’s advice about caring for your hemorrhoids at home. Some treatments help relieve symptoms right away.
Source:StayWell
Hemorrhoidectomy
A hemorrhoidectomy is the surgical removal of a hemorrhoid, which is an enlarged, swollen and inflamed cluster Hemorrhoids can occur inside the rectum, or at its opening (A). To remove them, the surgeon feeds a gauze swab into the anus and removes it slowly.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Sitz Bath
A sitz bath (also called a hip bath) is a type of bath in which only the hips and buttocks are soaked in water or saline solution. Its name comes from the German verb " sitzen, " meaning " to sit.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Sitz bath
A sitz bath is a warm-water bath taken in the sitting position that covers only the hips and buttocks. It may be used for either healing or hygiene purposes. The water may contain medication. Sitz baths are often used to relieve pain, itching, or muscle spasms. For example, the baths are often recommended to soothe pain and promote healing after hemorrhoid surgery or an episiotomy from childbirth.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 22, 2007
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