How to treat hemorrhoids by yourself
Oct 31, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Jingxiang
Introduction
In general, self-treatment of hemorrhoids is not recommended. Instead, treatment options—including conservative management, sitz baths, topical medications, oral medications, or surgical intervention—should be selected based on a doctor's advice. In short, the treatment approach varies depending on the severity of the hemorrhoids. It is advisable to seek timely medical attention at a正规 hospital upon developing hemorrhoids and then choose an appropriate treatment plan according to the specific condition.
Generally, self-treatment of hemorrhoids is not recommended. Instead, treatment options such as conservative management, sitz baths, topical medications, oral medications, or surgical intervention can be selected under a doctor's guidance. Specific approaches are analyzed as follows:
1. General management: In the early stages of hemorrhoids, it is important to increase dietary fiber intake, correct unhealthy bowel habits, maintain smooth bowel movements, and prevent both constipation and diarrhea.
2. Sitz bath: While performing steam fomentation, patients may also wash the anal area with herbal medicines such as rhubarb, Phellodendron bark, and sophora root under medical supervision. Each session should last about 15 minutes.
3. Topical medications: Under a doctor’s guidance, patients can apply topical agents such as lincomycin and lidocaine gel or hydrocortisone butyrate cream to relieve pain and itching. Other options include Ma Yinglong Musk Hemorrhoid Ointment or Gangtai ointment.
4. Oral medications: For severe pain, patients may take oral analgesics such as ibuprofen tablets or acetaminophen tablets as directed by a physician.
5. Surgical treatment: For more severe cases of hemorrhoids, procedures such as simple hemorrhoidectomy, stapled hemorrhoidopexy, transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization (THD), or excision of thrombosed external hemorrhoids can be performed at a正规 medical facility.
In summary, treatment methods vary depending on the severity of hemorrhoids. It is advisable to seek timely medical evaluation at a正规 hospital upon symptom onset and choose an appropriate treatment plan based on professional assessment.
