Technical tips and tricks of outpatient treatments for Hemorrhoids.
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2018
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Springer
Abstract
Hemorrhoids are a common condition affecting the anorectum. The clinician must accurately diagnose the condition and exclude more sinister causes responsible for the same symptoms. A focused history and thorough examination help in establishing a differential diagnosis. The treatment modality is guided by the degree of the hemorrhoids. Conservative measures should be employed, including dietary advice and toileting techniques, to treat acute inflammation and as a long-term method of reducing symptom recurrence and worsening disease. A wide range of out-patient therapies are available and all have been shown to be effective in experienced hands and when used in the correct clinical context. Here we present an approach to out-patient treatment methods including conservative treatments, medical therapies, and simple interventions.
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Hemorrhoids
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Leo C.A., Chandrasinghe P., Hodgkinson J.D., Vaizey C.J., & Warusavitarne J.(2018) Technical tips and tricks of outpatient treatments for Hemorrhoids. In: C. Ratto., A. Parello.& F. Litta (Eds) Hemorrhoids. Coloproctology (vol 2., pp. 151– 166). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-53357-5_14