Hemorrhoids Research Paper

Hemorrhoid Surgery

Hemorrhoids are part of the anal anatomy swelling and distention of veins in the anorectal region. They act as cushions to protect the anal skin from the passage of stool. Hemorrhoids usually are not a problem, but they can become a problem if they are swollen, bleeding or prolapsing. The information in this paper will discuss hemorrhoids, how they are diagnosed, the reason the procedure is needed, the care that needs to be taken following the procedure, also follow up care.

Hemorrhoids are enlarged veins in the anus or lower rectum. They often go unnoticed and usually clear up after a few daysHemorrhoids could be a long lasting discomfort if they are bleeding or very painful. They are various sizes and may be internal (inside the anus) or external (outside the anus) another name for hemorrhoids would be piles. The internal piles occur from 2 to 4 cm above the opening of the anus (the internal piles are the most common). According to the US National Institutes of Health, the piles affect at least half of Americans. More than 10 million Americans in a life time may have hemorrhoids before the age of thirty. Patients that go and see their physician about hemorrhoids eventually require surgery.

The physician may ask the patient questions such as: do any close relatives (parent, siblings) have the piles? Have you seen any blood in the stool? Was there any mucus on the stool? Has there been any recent weight loss? Have your bowel movements changed recently? What color is the stool? For internal hemorrhoids, the doctor may perform a digital rectal examination or use a proctoscopy. A proctoscopy is a hollow tube fitted with a light, this instrument allows the doctor to see the anal canal and take small tissue samples from inside the rectum. On the final stage of the examination the doctor looks at the available treatments for piles and the possible complications caused by