Treatment of hemorrhoids are not a very difficult job. In Most cases, simple changes to diet and bowel habits works as a great treatment. Surgery or other treatment are required in very rare cases when the hemorrhoids are very large and painful. The principle on which the nonsurgical hemorrhoid are treated is called fixative procedures that works by reducing the blood supply to the hemorrhoid which shrink it. The the anal tissue are supported by scar tissue left in its place. This also helps prevent developing more hemorrhoids.
Tying off the hemorrhoids with a rubber band or using heat, electric current or lasers to create scar tissue is a commonly used technique in fixative procedures. Surgical removal is rarely used in case of hemorrhoids that are in the internal parts and large in size. It is also done when there are a lots of hemorrhoid are present or bleeding could not be controlled by other treatments.
Before going to surgery, Fixative procedures are tried first to treat hemorrhoids. Surgery is not used when the hemorrhoids are small. Better and long term results might be found by using Hemorrhoidectomy. As, surgery cost a lots of money and recovery requires a very long time. It is also painful and usually has a greater risk complications. Fixative procedures are very useful for older people usually older than 70 years and more having poor health.
Home treatments are very helpful in primary level hemorrhoids.
The anus should blotted gently. Use very soft toilet paper moistened either with a cleansing agent or water after bowel movements. Baby wipes or other germ free towels are also suitable. Do not rub the anal area. Rinse off in the shower. Avoid soaps contain no perfumes or dyes.
