Hemorrhoids is one of the diseases that our patients who come to the general surgery outpatient clinic of our hospital often have problems with.

What is Hemorrhoids?

This disease, known as “hemorrhoids” among the people, is the enlargement of the arteries at the bottom of the anus and rectum, at the end of the anal canal. These swollen arteries become irritated and go out of the anus. They are divided into internal hemorrhoids and external hemorrhoids. Internal hemorrhoids are located in the anus and are less painful than external hemorrhoids.

External hemorrhoids are located under the breech skin and cause pain especially when defecating. Internal hemorrhoids can cause anal fistulas and perianal abscesses. Among the causes of hemorrhoids are genetics, diet, spicy and spicy foods, drinking less water, excessive alcohol consumption and pregnancy in women.

What Are the Symptoms of Hemorrhoids?

At the beginning of the symptoms of hemorrhoids, also known as hemorrhoids or yeast, are difficulty in defecation, pain, pain and blood in the stool. Pain, bleeding, swelling, itching and mass in the anus area are other symptoms. The symptom that does not occur very often in internal hemorrhoids is pain, pain is a more common symptom in external hemorrhoids. Diagnosis and Treatment of Hemorrhoids While diagnosing hemorrhoids, the patient's complaints are listened in detail in the first place. If hemorrhoids are detected in the patient after anal examination, colonoscopy is recommended. Rectoscopy can be performed in patients with bleeding complaints. After the disease is diagnosed, depending on the severity of the disease, diet and nutrition planning is made since it is a digestive system disease.

A program that avoids hemorrhoid-increasing foods and focuses on foods high in fiber and olive oil can be made. Drink plenty of water, stay away from red meat, avoid spicy and spicy. Regular exercise is also part of the treatment, as it will increase mobility and speed up the digestive system. As drug treatment, drugs that facilitate defecation and regulate intestinal functions, creams and pomades are used. Surgery may be required for more advanced hemorrhoids.

Surgery is usually performed with epidural or general anesthesia. With surgery, the probability of recurrence of the disease is less. After diagnosing the disease, our general surgeon will determine the most appropriate treatment method for you according to the process and severity of the disease, and will arrange your treatment and help you.