Presentation
Information on presenting symptoms, number of bands applied, response to therapy, complications encountered, length of follow-up, interval to recurrent symptoms when applicable, and subsequent therapy were documented. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Grades II, III, or IV internal hemorrhoids usually present with painless bleeding but also may present with complaints of a dull aching pain, pruritus, or other symptoms due to prolapse. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Gastrointestinal
- Rectal Mass
Proctoscopy and/or a flexible sigmoidoscopy are recommended to evaluate for rectal masses or proctitis. [journals.lww.com]
Neurologic
- Encephalopathy
No patient suffered symptoms related to aluminum encephalopathy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
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- Forgetful
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Workup
Routine preoperative workup for these techniques is required. Simple distal rectal evacuation is required for a clean operative field. Distal rectal evacuation is best achieved by small-volume saline enemas. [emedicine.medscape.com]
As with all disease processes, the history and physical examination is imperative to guiding treatment and determining if further workup is warranted to rule out neoplasia or other disease processes. [journals.lww.com]
Treatment
One month after treatment, the effect was evaluated on the basis of improvement of symptoms and the shrinkage of hemorrhoidal tissue. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prognosis
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[…] cryosurgery sclerotherapy laser surgery hemorrhoidectomy for large refractory hemorrhoids contraindicated in Crohns disease Thrombosed external hemorrhoids sitz baths stool softeners or in severe cases excision of skin with evacuation of the thrombus Prognosis [medbullets.com]
What's the prognosis for a person with hemorrhoids? Most people with hemorrhoids have an excellent prognosis. [emedicinehealth.com]
Prognosis Most hemorrhoids resolve spontaneously or with conservative medical therapy alone. However, complications can include thrombosis, secondary infection, ulceration, abscess, and incontinence. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Etiology
Hemorrhoids are the most common etiology for these complaints, but the family physician should always be alert to the possibility of other pathologic explanations, such as fissure, abscess, fistula, condyloma or cancer. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Constipation is not a risk factor for hemorrhoids: a case-control study of potential etiological agents. Am J Gastroenterol. 1994 Nov. 89(11):1981-6. [Medline]. Bernstein WC. [emedicine.medscape.com]
[…] in the hemorrhoidal plexus also plays a role; older patients appear to be more prone to this Direct arteriovenous communication with dilation occurs between terminal branches of rectal and hemorrhoidal arteries and veins of the hemorrhoidal plexuses Etiology [pathologyoutlines.com]
Epidemiology
[…] perianal venous plexuses (anal cushions) normally present in submucosa From Greek "haimorrhoides phlebes" - bleeding veins Due to possibility of encountering other findings (see below), careful histopathologic evaluation of hemorrhoids is obligatory Epidemiology [pathologyoutlines.com]
Epidemiology Worldwide, the prevalence of symptomatic hemorrhoids is estimated at 4.4% in the general population. [emedicine.medscape.com]
An epidemiologic study. Gastroenterology. 1990;98(2):380–386. 3. Acheson AG, Scholefield JH. Management of haemorrhoids. BMJ. 2008;336(7640):380–383. 4. [aafp.org]
[…] associated with faster healing compared to complete removal of hemorrhoids. [1] However, the chance of symptomatic hemorrhoids returning is greater than for conventional hemorroidectomy, [33] so it is typically only recommended for grade 2 or 3 disease. [6] Epidemiology [en.wikipedia.org]
Pathophysiology
[…] anal canal (4:00, 7:00, and 11:00 in lithotomy position) Hemorrhoids proximal to dentate line are known as internal hemorrhoids; distal to dentate line, hemorrhoids are known as external hemorrhoids Mixed hemorrhoids that cross the dentate line occur Pathophysiology [pathologyoutlines.com]
Pathophysiology of symptoms of external hemorrhoids External hemorrhoids cause symptoms in 2 ways. First, acute thrombosis of the underlying external hemorrhoidal vein can occur. [emedicine.medscape.com]
The birth of the baby also leads to increased intra-abdominal pressures. [16] Pregnant women rarely need surgical treatment, as symptoms usually resolve after delivery. [1] Pathophysiology Hemorrhoid cushions are a part of normal human anatomy and become [en.wikipedia.org]
Prevention
Conventional hemorrhoidectomy is superior in preventing the symptom of prolapse (OR, 2.96; 95 percent CI, 1.33-6.58; P < 0.008). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treatment and Prevention In most cases, hemorrhoids resolve without specialized medical care. [reverehealth.com]
Fiber is an essential part of a hemorrhoid diet since it helps to prevent constipation by promoting a healthy digestive system. [findatopdoc.com]