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Hemorrhoids
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I know it's an embarrassing subject. How long does it take to sort out in hospital?
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Hi Beswad
According to BMA they are a common problem affecting up to half of all people at some time in their lives.
(but a lot won't admit to it)
Have you been told that your going in to have them treated?
I ask this because the different procedures now (some of which are carried out at your GP surgery), are done on a out-patient basis as well as being admitted.
According to BMA they are a common problem affecting up to half of all people at some time in their lives.
(but a lot won't admit to it)
Have you been told that your going in to have them treated?
I ask this because the different procedures now (some of which are carried out at your GP surgery), are done on a out-patient basis as well as being admitted.
Will post this anyway.
If they are not severe generally your GP will give you a stronger treatment (to one you buy over the counter without a prescription), to use, as this will most often ease and shrink them. If not and your GP suggests otherwise, their are 2 common treatments. A 3rd for more serious cases.
1. ( Sclerotherapy) in which the affected area (internal piles) is injected with a solution that causes the veins to shrink.
2. Banding is used for large or prolapsing piles, where a band is placed around the base of the haemorrhoid. As a result, the pile gradually shrinks over a period of several days and eventually drops off. This procedure is sometime carried out in the doc's surgery and is usually painless. The treated area may be sore for a few days afterwards.
3. Persistent, painful, bleeding piles can be destroyed by electrical, laser or infrared heat treatment, or be removed surgically.
If they are not severe generally your GP will give you a stronger treatment (to one you buy over the counter without a prescription), to use, as this will most often ease and shrink them. If not and your GP suggests otherwise, their are 2 common treatments. A 3rd for more serious cases.
1. ( Sclerotherapy) in which the affected area (internal piles) is injected with a solution that causes the veins to shrink.
2. Banding is used for large or prolapsing piles, where a band is placed around the base of the haemorrhoid. As a result, the pile gradually shrinks over a period of several days and eventually drops off. This procedure is sometime carried out in the doc's surgery and is usually painless. The treated area may be sore for a few days afterwards.
3. Persistent, painful, bleeding piles can be destroyed by electrical, laser or infrared heat treatment, or be removed surgically.
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