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External haemorrhoids (Causes (• Obesity, • Anus intercourse, • …
External haemorrhoids
Causes
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Obesity
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Anus intercourse
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Lower fibre diet
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Straining during bowel movement
Nursing management
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Applying over the counter cream
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Give soak seat
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Soaking regularly in warm bath
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Assessing the rectal for bleeding
Diet therapy
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Cereals
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Fresh fruits
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Vegetables
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Whole grains bread
Treatment
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Laxatives
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Analgesics
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Icepacks to reduce swelling
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Oilments
Pathophysiology
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Located in the wall of the rectal
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Swollen blood vessels in the lower rectum
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Cause minor bleeding and clot development
Diagnostic tests
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Digital rectum exam
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noscopy
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Sigmoidoscopy
Clinical manifestation
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Itching anus
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Bloody stools
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Pain around anus
Definition
Affect veins round the anus