Treatment of Hemorrhoid in Unusual Condition-Pregnancy
- Authors
- Ryu, Hyo Seon
- Issue Date
- Oct-2022
- Publisher
- EWHA Womans University School of Medicine
- Keywords
- Hemorrhoids; Hemorrhoid therapy; Hemorrhoid in pregnancy; Hemorrhoid complication
- Citation
- EWHA Medical Journal, v.45, no.4
- Indexed
- ESCI
- Journal Title
- EWHA Medical Journal
- Volume
- 45
- Number
- 4
- URI
- https://scholarworks.korea.ac.kr/kumedicine/handle/2021.sw.kumedicine/61866
- DOI
- 10.12771/emj.2022.e11
- ISSN
- 2234-3180
2234-2591
- Abstract
- Hemorrhoids are varicose veins of the rectum that are located in or near the anal canal and are covered by mucosa. They can occur at any age, are generally symptomless, and affect both sexes equally. Hemorrhoids are a common complaint among younger women and are more likely to occur during pregnancy and the menstrual cycle. In this article, we discuss the many approaches in the treatment of hemorrhoids. Laxatives, stool softeners, and fiber supplements are all considered safe for use by pregnant women. Moderate use of laxatives is also acceptable. Since there is a lack of sufficient evidence to support the safety and efficiency of topical medicines or oral phlebotomies during pregnancy, these treatments must to be utilized with an increased degree of extreme caution. In the case that considerable bleeding occurs, anal packing may be a straight forward and helpful operation to implement. A hemorhoidectomy is the treatment option for hemorrhoids that have become strangulated, badly thrombosed, or have bleeding that cannot be controlled.
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