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How Can Hemorrhoids Be Treated?

My husband has had GI problems for over a month. He has been diagnosed with hemorrhoids. He has had blood and mucus in his stools and has had more frequent bowel movements with a lot of gas. Tuesday of this week, his symptoms have increased. He has had frequent watery diarrhea accompanied by blood. Yesterday he went 13 times in 24 hours. Today was not as bad, about 7 bowel movements. However, tonight he has an increase amount blood in his stools and is concerned. We are not sure if we should go to Urgent Care tomorrow
Tue, 27 Jun 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I have read your description and understand your concern.
Rectal bleeding could be due to presence of haemorrhoids or anal fissures, which would get aggravated by constipation and hard stools.
It can be presently managed conservatively to a certain extent by doing the following.
Cleanse the region with mild antiseptic solution like Savlon and apply ointment containing glycerine, which will help to soothe the part.
The following measures needs to be taken additionally:
1. Local application Lignocaine gel, which would help to anaesthetise the area and relieve pain.
2. Taking stool softener like Isapgol Husk powder dissolved in water twice daily to relieve and prevent constipation.
3. Consuming soft and easily digestible foods, drinking good quantity of water and eating fruits and vegetables rich in dietary fibres.
By adopting to above measures, you may get relieved of symptoms temporarily. It would advisable to undergo 'cryosurgery' if the symptoms continue or recurs again.
You need to consult Surgeon in this regard for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
Regards,
Dr.Ashakiran.S.
MBBS., MD.
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How Can Hemorrhoids Be Treated?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I have read your description and understand your concern. Rectal bleeding could be due to presence of haemorrhoids or anal fissures, which would get aggravated by constipation and hard stools. It can be presently managed conservatively to a certain extent by doing the following. Cleanse the region with mild antiseptic solution like Savlon and apply ointment containing glycerine, which will help to soothe the part. The following measures needs to be taken additionally: 1. Local application Lignocaine gel, which would help to anaesthetise the area and relieve pain. 2. Taking stool softener like Isapgol Husk powder dissolved in water twice daily to relieve and prevent constipation. 3. Consuming soft and easily digestible foods, drinking good quantity of water and eating fruits and vegetables rich in dietary fibres. By adopting to above measures, you may get relieved of symptoms temporarily. It would advisable to undergo cryosurgery if the symptoms continue or recurs again. You need to consult Surgeon in this regard for clinical evaluation and appropriate management. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. Regards, Dr.Ashakiran.S. MBBS., MD.