Treatment Options for Hemorrhoids

In choosing the best hemorrhoids treatment for your particular case, it is important to take into account the cause, severity, and position of your individual case of hemorrhoids.

There are a number of different kinds of hemorrhoids treatments.  This article will give you a brief overview of some of the different types of hemorrhoids treatments that are available on the market today.

Surgical Options

The surgical options of hemorrhoids treatment are often used as a last resort in cases where the hemorrhoids are severely painful, have been recurring on a regular basis, or where the hemorrhoids are causing other medical problems.  Some of these surgical options are as follows:

·       Staples: This procedure involves stapling the dilated vein to cut off the blood flow to the vein that is causing the hemorrhoid.

·       Banding: This procedure involves placing bands around the hemorrhoid tissue to try and reduce the size and blood flow of it. 

·       Hemorrhoidectomy: This procedure is a bit more invasive as it the removal of the entire region of dilated vein that caused the hemorrhoid.

·       Laser Treatment: This procedure has found a lot of popularity.  Lasers are used to redirect blood flow and minimize the dilation of the varicose veins causing the hemorrhoids.

Creams and Ointments

The ointments and creams used to treat the external symptoms of hemorrhoids are incredibly varied.  Some are simple barriers to protect the hemorrhoid from the acidic and caustic substances that are common to the rectal region.  Some include anti-inflammatory agents to reduce the vein swelling.  Some are even equipped with numbing agents to take away the pain and itchiness.  Many of these ointments are found over the counter, but some (usually the ones with the numbing ingredients) require a prescription in order to purchase.

Fiber Supplements

Low fiber is a very common cause of hemorrhoids.  Taking fiber supplements, or increasing the number of fiber rich foods in your diet can greatly speed along the healing process.  Filling your diet with high-fiber elements can regulate bowel movements and soften the stool in bowel movements. 

Hemorrhoid Medications

There are a number of pharmaceuticals on the market meant to specifically treat hemorrhoids.  Avatrol, Venapro, and H Miracle are just some of the products finding a great deal of success from hemorrhoid victims.