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Hemorrhoids are a common anorectal disorder. If left untreated, they can significantly impact health—often causing rectal bleeding and constipation, and in severe cases, prolapse of hemorrhoidal tissue. Prompt treatment is essential. Severe cases may require surgical intervention, whereas milder cases are typically managed with medications and lifestyle modifications. Proper daily care also plays a vital role in management. Below is a detailed overview of relevant treatment approaches.

How to Effectively Treat Hemorrhoids

Non-Surgical Treatment

Asymptomatic hemorrhoids do not require treatment; symptomatic hemorrhoids need not be eradicated completely, and non-surgical management remains the primary approach.

Conservative therapy is suitable for the vast majority of hemorrhoid cases—including early-stage thrombosed or strangulated hemorrhoids. Key measures include dietary adjustments: avoiding alcohol and spicy or irritating foods; increasing intake of high-fiber foods (e.g., fruits, vegetables); drinking ample water; correcting unhealthy defecation habits; maintaining regular, soft bowel movements (laxatives may be used if necessary); and cleansing the perianal area after each bowel movement. For prolapsed hemorrhoids, gently repositioning the tissue manually helps prevent recurrent prolapse. Prolonged sitting or standing should be avoided; moderate physical activity is encouraged. Warm sitz baths before bedtime—optionally with potassium permanganate—are also beneficial.

Topical medications—including suppositories, ointments, and washes—are widely used, most containing traditional Chinese herbal ingredients.

Oral pharmacotherapy commonly employs venotonic agents indicated for varicose veins.

Sclerotherapy is highly effective for Grade I and II bleeding internal hemorrhoids. A sclerosing agent is injected into the submucosal layer surrounding the hemorrhoidal venous plexus, inducing localized inflammation and fibrosis that compresses and obliterates the dilated vessels. Repeat injections may be performed one month later; however, injection into the mucosal layer must be strictly avoided to prevent tissue necrosis.

Physical modalities—including laser therapy, cryotherapy, direct-current therapy, copper-ion electrochemical therapy, microwave thermocoagulation, and infrared coagulation—are less frequently employed.

Rubber band ligation involves placing a small elastic band around the base of the hemorrhoid to cut off its blood supply, resulting in ischemic necrosis and eventual sloughing. This technique is particularly appropriate for Grade II and III internal hemorrhoids—and especially effective for large or fibrotic internal hemorrhoids.

Surgical Treatment

Indications for surgery include failure of conservative management, severe prolapse, large fibrotic internal hemorrhoids unresponsive to injection therapy or other non-surgical interventions, and concurrent anorectal conditions such as anal fissure or fistula.

The surgical principle centers on restoring the prolapsed anal cushions to their anatomical position while preserving as much normal cushion tissue as possible—thereby minimizing postoperative impairment of fine fecal continence control.

Preoperative preparation includes initial conservative management—such as stool softening and warm sitz baths—if ulceration or infection is present on the surface of internal hemorrhoids; surgery proceeds only after complete ulcer healing. Preoperative bowel preparation is also required.

To achieve complete and lasting resolution of hemorrhoids, effective treatment must be complemented by consistent daily care. Establishing regular bowel habits, preventing constipation, and maintaining a balanced, nourishing diet all contribute significantly to therapeutic success.

We hope this information proves helpful. Wishing you good health and happiness!