What medication should patients with hemorrhoids take?

Nov 01, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Li Jingxiang

Introduction

In general, patients with hemorrhoids should take medications such as Huaijiao Pills, Huazhi Tablets, Zhikang Tablets, Diosmin Tablets, and Zhisuning Tablets. Huaijiao Pills are a traditional Chinese medicine composed of stir-fried Sophora japonica fruit (Huaijiao), carbonized Sanguisorba root (Diyutan), Saposhnikovia root (Fangfeng), and other herbal ingredients. It functions to clear the intestines, dispel wind, cool the blood, and stop bleeding, and is primarily used to treat hemorrhoidal bleeding, swelling, and pain caused by intestinal wind and blood heat.

Generally, patients with hemorrhoids should take medications such as Huaijiao Pills, Huazhi Tablets, Zhi Kang Tablets, Diosmin Tablets, and Zhisuning Tablets. The details are as follows:

1. Huaijiao Pills: Huaijiao Pills are a traditional Chinese medicine composed of stir-fried Sophora japonica fruit (Huaijiao), carbonized Polygonum cuspidatum rhizome (Diyutan), Saposhnikovia root (Fangfeng), and other herbal ingredients. They have the effects of clearing the intestines, dispelling wind, cooling blood, and stopping bleeding. They are primarily used to treat intestinal wind and bloody stools, as well as painful swollen hemorrhoids caused by blood heat.

2. Huazhi Tablets: Huazhi Tablets are a traditional Chinese medicine made from ingredients such as Sophora flower buds (Huaimi) and Notoginseng (Sanqi). They have functions of clearing heat, regulating qi, and dispersing blood stasis. They are mainly used to treat internal hemorrhoids, external hemorrhoids, mixed hemorrhoids, and thrombosed hemorrhoids.

3. Zhi Kang Tablets: Zhi Kang Tablets are a traditional Chinese medicine composed of Siegesbeckia herb, honeysuckle flower (Jinyinhua), Sophora flower (Huaihua), rhubarb (Dahuang), and other herbs. They have the effects of clearing heat, cooling blood, and promoting bowel movements by relieving heat accumulation. They are primarily indicated for bloody stools, anal swelling and pain, and a sensation of heaviness caused by excessive heat-toxin or downward infiltration of damp-heat.

4. Diosmin Tablets: Diosmin Tablets are a capillary-protective medication primarily used to treat various symptoms of acute hemorrhoidal attacks, such as anal moisture, itching, rectal bleeding, and pain.

5. Zhisuning Tablets: Zhisuning Tablets are a traditional Chinese medicine composed of White Bletilla tuber (Bailian), Sophora flower (Huaihua), Chinese gallnut (Wubeizi), and other herbal ingredients. They have the effects of detoxifying, reducing inflammation, stopping bleeding and pain, relieving swelling, promoting bowel movements, and shrinking hemorrhoidal tissue. They are mainly used to treat internal hemorrhoids, external hemorrhoids, mixed hemorrhoids, and anal fissures.

It is important to note that these medications should be used under the guidance of a physician. Self-medication without medical advice should be avoided to prevent potential adverse effects or discomfort.

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How to treat hemorrhoids

In general, treatment methods for hemorrhoids mainly include conservative management, physical therapy, medication, traditional Chinese medicine, and surgical treatment. In addition, during the treatment period, patients should follow medical advice for standardized treatment, undergo regular follow-up examinations, and develop good bowel habits to avoid excessive straining during defecation. If abnormal conditions such as increased rectal bleeding, worsening pain, or prolapsed hemorrhoidal tissue that cannot be reduced occur during treatment.

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What happens if hemorrhoids are left untreated?

In general, if left untreated, hemorrhoids may lead to worsening rectal bleeding, prolapsed and incarcerated hemorrhoidal tissue, perianal infection, severe anal itching, difficulty with bowel movements, and other complications. If discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation and treatment at a正规 hospital. Upon noticing symptoms related to hemorrhoids, individuals should promptly adjust their lifestyle habits and avoid prolonged sitting or standing.

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How to differentiate the causes of rectal bleeding

In general, rectal bleeding may be caused by hemorrhoids, anal fissures, ulcerative colitis, colorectal polyps, bacterial dysentery, or other conditions. If rectal bleeding occurs, it is recommended to promptly visit a正规 hospital for proper diagnosis and identification of the underlying cause. In daily life, maintain regular bowel habits and prevent constipation; pay attention to food hygiene to reduce the risk of intestinal infections.

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What causes pain in the buttocks when sitting on a hard surface?

In general, the main causes of buttock pain when sitting on a hard surface include localized pressure and stress, tightness of the gluteal muscles, ischial bursitis, myofascial inflammation of the gluteal muscles, hemorrhoids, etc. If discomfort occurs, it is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation and treatment at a正规 hospital. In daily life, it is advisable to choose soft, breathable seating to reduce pressure on the buttocks.