what is the worst thing a hemorrhoid can do?
Monday, August 16th, 2010 at
5:02 pm
is it a health condition (or whatever it may be categorized in) that simply is a means of discomfort like when it activates does it just give that unpleasant feeling? it wouldnt compromise sporting performance or cause a fatality? im concerned and its kinda hard for me to explain too bad i cant reply on these upcoming posts. i just wanna know whats the worst it can do and stuff, i like point form explanation
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Complications of hemorrhoids are rare but include:
* Anemia. Chronic blood loss from hemorrhoids may cause anemia, in which you don’t have enough healthy red blood cells, resulting in fatigue and weakness.
* Strangulated hemorrhoid. If blood supply to an internal hemorrhoid is cut off, the hemorrhoid may be "strangulated," which can cause extreme pain and lead to tissue death (gangrene).
Most of the time, treatment for hemorrhoids involves steps that you can take on your own, such as lifestyle modifications. But sometimes medications or surgical procedures are necessary.
Medications
If your hemorrhoids produce only mild discomfort, your doctor may suggest over-the-counter creams, ointments, suppositories or pads. These products contain ingredients, such as witch hazel or hydrocortisone, that can relieve pain and itching, at least temporarily.
Don’t use an over-the-counter cream or other product for more than a week unless directed by your doctor. They can cause side effects, such as skin rash, inflammation and skin thinning.
Minimally invasive procedures
If a blood clot has formed within an external hemorrhoid, your doctor can easily remove the clot with a simple incision, which may provide prompt relief.
For persistent bleeding or painful hemorrhoids, your doctor may recommend another minimally invasive procedure. These treatments can be done in your doctor’s office or other outpatient setting.
* Rubber band ligation. Your doctor places one or two tiny rubber bands around the base of an internal hemorrhoid to cut off its circulation. The hemorrhoid withers and falls off within a few days. This procedure — called rubber band ligation — is effective for many people. Hemorrhoid banding can be uncomfortable and may cause bleeding, which might begin two to four days after the procedure but is rarely severe.
* Injection (sclerotherapy). In this procedure, your doctor injects a chemical solution into the hemorrhoid tissue to shrink it. While the injection causes little or no pain, it may be less effective than rubber band ligation.
* Coagulation (infrared, laser or bipolar). These techniques use laser or infrared light or heat. They cause small, bleeding, internal hemorrhoids to harden and shrivel. While coagulation has few side effects, it’s associated with a higher rate of hemorrhoids coming back (recurrence) than is the rubber band treatment.
Surgical procedures
If other procedures haven’t been successful or you have large hemorrhoids, your doctor may recommend a surgical procedure. Surgery can be performed on an outpatient basis or you may need to stay in the hospital overnight.
* Hemorrhoidectomy. Your surgeon removes excessive tissue that causes bleeding. Various techniques may be used. The surgery may be done with a local anesthetic combined with sedation, a spinal anesthetic or a general anesthetic. Hemorrhoidectomy is the most effective and complete way to remove hemorrhoids, but it also has the highest rate of complications. These may include temporary difficulty emptying your bladder and urinary tract infections related to this difficulty. Most people experience some pain after the procedure. Medications can be used to relieve your pain. Soaking in a warm bath also helps.
* Stapling. This procedure, called stapled hemorrhoidectomy or stapled hemorrhoidopexy, blocks blood flow to hemorrhoidal tissue. Stapling generally involves less pain than hemorrhoidectomy and allows an earlier return to work. Compared with hemorrhoidectomy, however, stapling has been associated with a greater risk of recurrence and rectal prolapse, in which part of the rectum protrudes from the anus. Talk with your doctor about what might be the best option for you.
I think worst can be really worst like bleeding, inflammation and extreme irritation around the anus area and you should take some preventive measures before you come to that stage. First of all, you need to understand what are exactly the hemorrhoids and are you really suffering from it and what is your current stage and what are the options you have available with you.
I really hope that you have been consulting with your doctor and have started the medications that are proven in the treatment of hemorrhoids.
You can read here to get more information about hemorrhoids and the medications effective in the treatment of hemorrhoids – http://www.cureinternalhemroids.com/hemroid-diagnosis-are-you-actually-suffering-from-hemroids/