Which department should I visit for hemorrhoids?

Generally, patients with hemorrhoids can visit departments such as proctology, general surgery, gastroenterology, gastrointestinal surgery, or emergency medicine. Specific details are as follows:

1. Proctology: Hemorrhoids are conditions related to the rectum and anal area. Doctors in the proctology department can perform detailed examinations and diagnoses, and offer various treatment options including medication, laser therapy, and surgical interventions.

2. General Surgery: This department treats diseases of various organs including the liver, intestines, and anorectal region. If hemorrhoid symptoms are severe, patients may undergo surgical removal of hemorrhoids in the general surgery department.

3. Gastroenterology: This specialty focuses on disorders of the digestive organs and gastrointestinal tract. Since hemorrhoids are a disease of the anus—located at the distal end of the digestive tract—patients may also seek care in the gastroenterology department.

4. Gastrointestinal Surgery: Hemorrhoids are a condition involving proliferative changes in the blood vessels around the distal rectum and anal canal. Patients visiting the gastrointestinal surgery department can be diagnosed through methods such as digital rectal examination, colonoscopy, or anoscopy.

5. Emergency Medicine: In urgent situations—such as profuse bleeding from hemorrhoids or intense pain caused by incarcerated hemorrhoids—patients may need to first go to the emergency department. Emergency physicians can provide immediate care, including hemostasis and pain relief.

If hemorrhoids occur, it is recommended to use medications such as Ma Yinglong Musk Hemorrhoid Ointment, Guan Tai ointment, or Xiaozhong Hemorrhoid Tablets under medical guidance, and to avoid prolonged sitting.