How to eliminate external hemorrhoids and anal skin tags
Dec 23, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Jingxiang
Introduction
Spicy and irritating foods may exacerbate hemorrhoid symptoms, while foods rich in dietary fiber help promote intestinal motility. Patients should adjust their diet by consuming more whole grains and fresh vegetables and fruits rich in dietary fiber, and avoid spicy and irritating foods to maintain soft and regular bowel movements. Additionally, patients may take medications that promote venous and lymphatic return in the hemorrhoidal area under a doctor's guidance.
Generally, external hemorrhoidal skin tags can be relieved through dietary adjustments, avoiding prolonged sitting, topical medications, oral medications, and surgical treatments. The specific approaches are as follows:
1. Dietary adjustment: Spicy and irritating foods may worsen hemorrhoid symptoms, while foods rich in dietary fiber can help promote intestinal motility. Patients should adjust their diet, consuming more coarse grains, fresh vegetables, and fruits rich in dietary fiber, and avoid spicy and irritating foods to keep stools soft and bowel movements smooth.
2. Avoid prolonged sitting: Sitting for extended periods can hinder blood circulation and worsen hemorrhoid symptoms. Patients should avoid sitting for long periods, getting up and moving for 5 to 10 minutes every hour or performing anal lifting exercises to promote blood circulation and alleviate symptoms.
3. Topical medications: After cleaning the anal area, patients may apply medications such as Huantai ointment, compound alginate cream, or Yunnan Baiyao Hemorrhoid ointment as directed by a physician. These medications can help reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and shrink the hemorrhoidal tissue.
4. Oral medications: Under a doctor's guidance, patients may also take oral medications that improve venous and lymphatic circulation in the hemorrhoidal area, such as Zhi Kang tablets, Diosmin tablets, or Zhi Su Ning tablets, which can help improve local blood circulation and reduce hemorrhoid symptoms.
5. Surgical treatment: If conservative treatments are ineffective or if the external hemorrhoidal skin tags are large with severe symptoms such as pain and bleeding, patients should seek timely medical attention and consider surgical treatment. Surgical options include excision of external hemorrhoids, hemorrhoid ligation, and other procedures.
During the treatment process, patients should maintain proper hygiene in the anal area, and appropriate physical activity can also help promote recovery.
