Hemorrhoid Quiz
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is hemorrhoid?
Commonly known as piles, it is the swelling around the anal area where faeces is excreted from the body. These can be formed inside or outside of the anus. This is due to excessive straining or poor blood flow to the area, and can result in painless bleeding.
Symptoms of hemorrhoid
Hemorrhoids (piles) or a lump at the anus
Pain over the anus
Passing out blood from the anus
Blood in stool
Questions your doctor may ask to check for hemorrhoid
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose hemorrhoid
Do you have hemorrhoids (piles) or a lump at the anus?
Do you have anal pain?
Are you passing out blood from the anus?
Is there blood in your stool?
Treatment for hemorrhoid
Piles can be initially treated through simple home remedies like increasing fiber intake and using sitz baths. Other options include creams, procedures like rubber band application, and surgeries.
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References
Lohsiriwat V. Treatment of hemorrhoids: A coloproctologist's view. World J Gastroenterol. 2015 Aug 21;21(31):9245-52. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i31.9245. PMID: 26309351; PMCID: PMC4541377.
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Talaie R, Torkian P, Moghadam AD, Tradi F, Vidal V, Sapoval M, Golzarian J. Hemorrhoid embolization: A review of current evidences. Diagn Interv Imaging. 2022 Jan;103(1):3-11. doi: 10.1016/j.diii.2021.07.001. Epub 2021 Aug 27. PMID: 34456172.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2211568421001704?via%3Dihub
Reviewed By:
Carlos Cuenca, MD (General surgery)
Dr. Cuenca graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He is currently a categorical surgical resident at UC Davis Health.
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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