What is Hemorrhoids (Hemorrhoids)?
Laser Hemorrhoid Treatment
Hemorrhoids, also known as hemorrhoids among the people, is a health problem that occurs when the veins in the breech area expand and grow. These vessels may enlarge and swell as the disease progresses.
In this case, it goes out of the breech area. Thus, hemorrhoids are formed. There are bleeding, discomfort, pain and itching sensations in this area where internal hemorrhoids or external hemorrhoids occur.
What Causes Hemorrhoids?
- Sitting on the toilet for a long time
- Not eating enough fiber foods
- Genetics
- Constipation
- Pregnancy
What Are the Symptoms of Hemorrhoids?
- Bleeding in the rectum
- Ache
- Itching
- current
- Swelling
- Painful feeling when pushing
- Hard lump in the anus
What are the Stages of Hemorrhoids (Hemorrhoids)?
It is examined in 4 phases;
Stage 1:
There are growths in the tissues that cause hemorrhoids. Bleeding occurs during stool. It manifests itself by showing signs of bleeding.
Stage 2:
The overgrown hemorrhoidal tissue begins to swell after toileting and hangs down from the anus. In the second stage, the hemorrhoidal tissue that enters spontaneously can only enter the anus by pushing the patient manually in this stage.
Stage 3:
The tissue that comes out of the anus during defecation does not enter unless there is manual intervention after defecation. In addition to bleeding and itching, wetness can also be seen as a result of the breasts remaining outside. There may be a feeling of pain during and after defecation.
Stage 4:
Now the hemorrhoidal tissue is outside. They do not enter the anus spontaneously, nor do they enter the anus by hand pushing. In the most recent stage of the disease, the hemorrhoidal tissue is prone to inflammation. Wounds may occur.
How Common Is Hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are one of the most common problems that have arisen recently. On average, 1 in 4 people have it. The frequency between men and women is the same.
Since the tissues and channels are intact before the age of 15-16, the problem of hemorrhoids does not occur. It is most common between the ages of 15-65. 65 years and older no longer have hemorrhoids problem.
How to Treat Hemorrhoids?
Various methods are used in the treatment of hemorrhoids. First of all, ensuring fluid intake, feeding with plenty of fiber foods, sitting baths and creams.
If there is no response from these, surgical intervention may be considered. Most of the surgical interventions are aimed at cutting out the hemorrhoid. However, these can also cause serious pain complaints.
What is Laser Hemorrhoid Treatment?
Laser technology used in the treatment of hemorrhoids is a painless treatment method applied daily. Laser hemorrhoid treatment is the process of laser burning the hemorrhoid tissue through a very small hole. The most important advantage of this procedure is that the hemorrhoid tissue is not removed.
What are the Advantages of Laser Hemorrhoid Treatment?
- No age limit
- Since there is no surgery, no prior examination or analysis is required.
- Discharged on the same day
- It is a painless method
- Recovery time is fast as there is no incision
- It can also be applied to patients with chronic diseases (heart, diabetes, blood pressure, rhythm disorder, etc.).
After Laser Hemorrhoid Treatment
Complications such as difficulty in defecation, mild to moderate pain in the area and bleeding may occur after laser treatment.
If these complications are severe and continue without improvement after the procedure, the doctor should be contacted immediately. The likelihood of these complications is very low, but it is still useful to be cautious.