What to do about hemorrhoids in women
Disease description:
I've had bleeding during bowel movements for the past two days, along with itching around the anus. After a hospital examination, the doctor diagnosed it as hemorrhoids. What should women do about hemorrhoids?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Jingxiang
Treatment for hemorrhoids in women can be approached from multiple aspects to ensure symptom relief and recovery.
1. General management: Adjust dietary habits by consuming more fiber-rich foods such as vegetables and fruits, and avoid spicy and greasy foods to promote intestinal motility and reduce constipation. Maintain adequate fluid intake, with a recommendation of at least eight glasses of water per day.
2. Medication: Under medical supervision, topical treatments such as hemorrhoid ointments or suppositories can be used. For cases accompanied by infection, anti-infective agents such as erythromycin ointment or mupirocin ointment may be applied.
3. Physical therapies: For patients with more severe symptoms, physical treatments such as sclerotherapy or laser therapy may be considered to reduce the size of hemorrhoids and alleviate symptoms.
4. Surgical treatment: For patients with severe symptoms unresponsive to conservative treatments, surgical options such as simple hemorrhoidectomy or external stripping with internal ligation may be recommended.
