Internal hemorrhoids: how to treat the disease with medication and folk remedies

The pathological occurrence of nodular neoplasms inside the rectum, explained by varicose veins, is defined as internal hemorrhoids. To fully understand the treatment of this ailment, it is necessary to find out the reasons for its development. Most often, internal hemorrhoids are manifested as a result of a decreased tone of hemorrhoidal veins. Thus, the venous walls are stretched, as a result of a stagnant process with the subsequent formation of nodes.

The root causes of hemorrhoids

In the medical reference book, there is such a name as rectal hemorrhoids - this is a varicose disease, in which there is an expansion of the varicose plexus. Further, hemorrhoidal nodules form under the mucous membrane.

In the first place, leading the root causes of internal hemorrhoidal disease, is the hereditary factor.

For reference! Even during the period of the embryonic state, a cavernous neoplasm begins to develop. It can be seen in the area of ​​the rectal valve. Thus, in the future, the child may develop internal hemorrhoids.

Factors provoking the development of hemorrhoids

Table. Causes provoking hemorrhoids

Factor	Explanation
Poor and unbalanced diet	Hemorrhoidal disease is mainly found among those who like to eat rather hearty. In conjunction with this, there is the consumption of excessively fatty foods, smoked foods, sweets. It is recommended to include cereals, dairy products, fruits and vegetables in the diet. If you do not consume the above products, then there is a high likelihood of obstruction. The impossibility of normal bowel movements is due to stagnant processes and excessive filling of the veins with blood.
Sedentary lifestyle	Most people suffer from the phenomenon of physical inactivity - this is a limited activity. Refusal from sports and inactivity lead to stagnant processes in the anus, and, consequently, hemorrhoidal disease.
Increased physical activity	Hemorrhoids of internal and external type can occur not only as a result of physical inactivity, but also as a result of constant increased physical exertion. With regular weight lifting, the risk of developing this pathology is high.
Alcohol abuse	Little is known, but this dependence can provoke varicose veins in the rectal region, as well as increased blood flow in the rectal canal.

It is important! It is possible that during pregnancy, hemorrhoidal disease may be activated. During gestation, intrauterine pressure increases significantly, which leads to the filling of cavernous formations with blood.

Brief symptoms

The first thing you should pay attention to is that rectal hemorrhoidal disease is a hidden ailment, therefore, it is very difficult to determine the pathology in the initial stages. Despite this, there is a number of symptoms that indicate the appearance of hemorrhoids:

• constant itching with periodic manifestations of burning in the anorectal region. It arises from the inflamed fluid secreted by the vessels;
• noticeable discomfort in the rectal canal after a bowel movement;
• bloody spots in the stool or a blood stain on toilet paper.
  

  Blood during bowel movements - alarm

If untreated, second stage of the disease. It is characterized by the following features:

• hemorrhoids increase significantly in size;
• the patient may have a feeling of a foreign body in the anus;
  

  The feeling of something foreign in the anus indicates stage 2 of the disease

• during bowel movements, cavernous neoplasms can come out;
• painful sensations occur during bowel movements;
  

  Defecation is extremely painful

• bleeding becomes more intense.

Define third stage as follows:

• hemorrhoidal neoplasms come out, which have to be independently adjusted back into the rectum;
  

  The knots fall out and must be set back.

• slight bleeding can be observed from the rectum;
• anal fissures form;
  

  Anal fissure

• soreness increases at times.

Fourth stage the following signs are characteristic:

• sagging cavernous formations;
  

  Nodes sag significantly

• increased pain syndrome, which affects the patient's mobility;
  

  The pain becomes unbearable

• intense bleeding from the rectum.
  

  The bleeding is getting worse

The degree of increasing symptoms can be discussed during treatment or inaction, as well as in the presence of pathogenic factors that aggravate the disease.

Note! During remission, patients experience symptom relief. However, this factor is not evidence of recovery. Most often this happens at the initial stage of the disease.

Internal hemorrhoids treatment

The problem can be eliminated only with complex measures, which include several methods of treatment at once:

• drug exposure (local);
• taking drugs with a venotonic effect;
• non-traditional therapy;
• adherence to dietary nutrition and proper lifestyle.
  

  Diet nutrition is an important part of treatment

Conservative therapy methods

There is no one-size-fits-all remedy for hemorrhoids. Each stage of the disease requires a unique medication. The difficulty in treating the first stage is insufficiently expressed symptoms.

Attention! To prevent complications with hemorrhoids, it is necessary to be examined by a proctologist once a year. Thus, it is possible to identify the disease at an early stage and prevent surgery.

First stage: treatment

At this stage of development, the disease is not capable of leading to complications if treatment is provided in a timely manner.

Table. Drugs for treatment

Group of drugs	An example of a drug
Phlebotonics	These are drugs with a venotonic effect (Venoruton, Detralex, Phlebodia 600).
Laxatives	They are prescribed in case of frequent obstructions - these can be powders, capsules and microclysters: - to activate intestinal motility use "Senade", "Guttalax", "Glycelax"; - laxatives with osmotic action: Forlax, Lavacol, and Microlax; - preparations containing prebiotic substances: "Poslabin" or "Duphalac"; - to increase the volume of feces, natural ingredients are used, for example, Agar-Agar and flax seeds.
Rectal suppositories for local action on hemorrhoids	These can be candles based on propolis ("Prostopin"), anticoagulants ("Hepazol") or homeopathic ones based on medicinal herbs ("Econika", the main component is chamomile).

Folk recipes

Candles made of honey and aloe are great for affecting internal hemorrhoids. To prepare them, you will need one leaf of the plant and a tablespoon of honey. The finished components are whipped with a blender. Then candles are formed from the resulting raw materials and sent to the refrigerator for several hours. On the fact of solidification, candles can be used. The duration of such a course of treatment is three weeks.

A simpler option is to cleanse the aloe, then dip it in honey and insert it into the anus for an hour and a half. The duration of this treatment is two weeks.

Second and third stages: treatment

The development of the disease occurs very quickly, so the symptoms become specific. The most effective remedy at this stage is suppositories.

Table. Suppositories for the treatment of hemorrhoids

A drug	What is it used for
"Hepazolone"	The product contains an anticoagulant that prevents the formation of blood clots, additionally this product contains an anesthetic agent and an anti-inflammatory glucocorticosteroid.
"Procto-Glivenol"	Reduces inflammation and relieves pain.
"Betiol"	The basis of the drug is an antiseptic substance, in addition there are analgesic and anesthetic components.
"Anusol"	The suppository has not only an antiseptic and regenerating effect, but also a drying one.

Carefully! Suppositories can be used only after examination and the conclusion of a proctologist.

To eliminate nodules, a special procedure can be used - dearterization.

At the third stage, ligation with a latex ring is not excluded.

Stage four: treatment

The final stage is characterized by pronounced symptoms. Therefore, conservative treatment is used only to minimize symptoms. With this diagnosis, only surgery is indicated.

Operative treatment

To finally overcome internal hemorrhoids, it is removed surgically. There are two ways of surgical treatment:

• transanal resection;
  

  Transanal resection

• hemorrhoidectomy.
  

  Hemorrhoidectomy

The above surgical procedures are indicated to be carried out exclusively under general anesthesia. In this case, the patient needs a thorough postoperative period for quick rehabilitation.

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