What are hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids disease is a swelling and congestion of the internal veins of the anus due to the increased pressure on them, so what is called hemorrhoid disease occurs. These veins are located under the mucous membrane in the anal area.
Therefore, hemorrhoid disease is a very disturbing disease for patients who suffer from hemorrhoids, whether internal or external hemorrhoids, as the degree of pain reaches a feeling like cutting nerves. Unfortunately, hemorrhoid disease has spread very widely, whether for men or women.
Causes of hemorrhoids:
- Sitting for a long time on the toilet.
- Constant stress during defecation.
- Chronic diarrhea.
- Chronic constipation.
- Weight gain.
- Aging, because the tissues supporting the veins of the rectum and anus weaken and contract.
Symptoms of hemorrhoids:
- Feeling pain in the anal area and not feeling comfortable.
- Presence of some secretions from the anal area.
- Hemorrhoids cause some kind of itching or irritation in the anal area.
- Internal hemorrhoids exit from the anus.
- It may also lead to bleeding.
- Bloating around the anal area.
- Uneasiness after defecation.
Types of hemorrhoids:
Internal hemorrhoids: They are located in the rectum from the inside, and we cannot see them except when they exit, and it is possible for them to bleed inside the anus, and this is very likely, and it is possible for the patient to feel that the hemorrhoids come out and enter again.
- First degree: In this case, hemorrhoids bleed.
- The second degree: Hemorrhoids enter and exit again, and it is possible that with their exit bleeding occurs.
- The third degree: hemorrhoids come out and bleed, but they do not go back inside again, so they must be returned manually.
- Fourth degree: Hemorrhoids come out, and unfortunately, they cannot be returned automatically or manually.
External hemorrhoids: the type of external hemorrhoids in which a blood-engorged swelling occurs, and the blood may be in a state of clotting under the skin (about the size of an olive) around the anal area.
Laser treatment of hemorrhoids:
Laser is one of the latest technologies used in anal surgery, which is characterized by its effectiveness and ideal results. A diode laser device is used to treat anal hemorrhoids, where the doctor inserts a very thin catheter into the hemorrhoids.
The diode laser device includes two types:
- 360-degree laser catheterization, which is used in the treatment of anal fistula.
- Pointed laser catheter, which is also used in cases of hemorrhoids.