Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids – Which Doctor?

Brief overview Which doctor? Family doctor, proctologist, coloproctologist, gastroenterologist, dermatologist, surgeon, gynecologist, urologist How does the examination proceed? Anamnesis, inspection, rectal digital examination, proctoscopy, rectoscopy, colonoscopy What does a doctor prescribe? Basic therapy (dietary adjustments, exercise, regulated bowel movements), ointments/creams/suppositories to combat the symptoms, depending on the severity, for example sclerotherapy or surgical procedures. When … Hemorrhoids – Which Doctor?

Hemorrhoids: Pregnancy

Why do hemorrhoids develop during pregnancy? Why many women have hemorrhoids during pregnancy is not yet fully understood. However, there are some factors that are known to promote it: Pressure in the abdomen Constipation The baby also puts pressure on the intestines. Therefore, pregnant women often have constipation. They push hard during bowel movements, which … Hemorrhoids: Pregnancy

Hemorrhoids: Symptoms, Treatment

Brief overview Symptoms: Itching, oozing, pain, foreign body sensation, sometimes blood on stool or toilet paper, stool smearing in underwear Treatment: Depending on severity, wound ointments, zinc paste or herbal ointments (witch hazel, aloe vera), cortisone ointment, local anesthetics, sometimes flavonoids, sclerotherapy, strangulation (rubber band ligation), surgery Causes and risk factors: enlargement of the vascular … Hemorrhoids: Symptoms, Treatment