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haemorrhoids (causes (having meals with low fibre, pregnancy, obesity,…
haemorrhoids
causes
having meals with low fibre
pregnancy
obesity
diarrhoea both acute and chronic
colon cancer
previous rectal surgery
treatment
laxatives such asrectal enemas to softens the stool
docusate sodium
low dose topical anaesthetics to help with symptoms
anusol that contain low dose of hydrocortisone
destoying the haemorrhoids by injecting the haemorrhoids vein
haemorrhoidectomy is the surgery to remove swollen haemorrhoids
prevention
high fibre diet ;adequate hydration and stool softners
antidiarrhea medications and diet adjustment may be required
avoid spicy food,
sitting in a warm tub for 20 minutes ,2 times a day
avoid bicarbonate drinks
avoid having meals that may trigger piles such as chillies and tomatoes
diagnosis
history taking regarding symptoms of constipation
physical examination and check for Bowel sounds
colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy may be ordered if there's bleeding
blood test-to check RBCs
check blood thinning if the patient Is taking anticoagulants like warfarin
signs and symptoms
anal itching
painless bleeding from the anal area
pain in the anal area
swelling and feeling a lump at the anus
pathophysiology
increase in pressure in the abdomen
they become disease when swollen or inflamed
defination
vascular structures in the anal canal also called piles