I have been dealing with hemorrhoids for over a year, on and off. Recently I went back to my gastroenterologist, who gave me a prescription, which worked! Unfortunately, quite a few weeks later, they're back. I have been really trying to aim for 20-25 grams of fiber a day, I should probably exercise and drink more water...but anyways...to make a long story short, my doctor said if they came back that I should call and she would refer me to a colorectal surgeon. Im wondering, would it be better if i just treated the hemorrhoids myself (sitz bath, back on my diet, exercise more water etc) or should I bite the bullet and get the surgery? It would not be normal surgery, I would have to go to a specialist because of where they are located. I am just worried if i have the surgery, they may come back...i just want to get rid of them. I'm 22 for god sakes! I shouldnt have to deal with this *sigh* help me please!
2006-06-06 05:09:10 · 8 answers · asked by skajunky_22 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Yes, also with a surgery hemorrhoids may come back, actually they like to return very, very much.
High fiber diet is good and helps to keep regular and soft bowel movement. But constipation not necessary is the cause of your hemorrhoids. You aren't mentioning at all if you discussed this point with your doctor.
Beside constipation, they are several other causes of hemorrhoids like: significant overweight, pregnancy, overeating, prolonged sitting or standing can also contribute to development of hemorrhoids due to bad blood circulation. Other reasons are:
acid/alkaline imbalance, fatigue liver, Vitamin B-6 deficiency.
Unless you treat the cause of hemorrhoids any treatment option you decide to make can only be temporary solution. Of course also by temporary solutions depends on how long does it last, how much time you can be "hemorrhoids free" before they return.
Personally, I wouldn't opt for a surgery as long as I have other treatment options available, but whatever treatment you'll decide to take, find out what is causing your hemorrhoids and treat also this.
2006-06-11 02:12:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How bad to you feel?? That would be the question that would end your dilemma. Hemorrhoid surgery is painful and so is the recovery. And it's no guarantee the areas won't re-occur. It may involve "banding" or actual surgery on the areas inside of the rectum. You have to change your diet; not "aim" for a certain level of fiber or fluids. When you get uncomfortable enough, you'll do what your doctor told you to do. You can take Metamucil for the fiber and MAKE yourself drink the water. Use the cortisone suppositories and take anti-inflammatories (like ibuprofen, aspirin with food). Get yourself a "donut" to sit on when you have to sit. Ice packs can bring down the swelling and pain. It takes some time to recover from hemorrhoids any way you do it. If you think you can comply, do so. If not, have the surgery. God Bless.
2006-06-06 05:19:41 · answer #2 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sympathize with you , i really really do. I dont belive that any diet you try or any bath you take is going to help correct the situation. You need to get a better understanding of what hemmorids actually ARE. They are protruding veins from your bumm, they are litereally veins that have 'fallen out'.
You are either straining too hard when you pass stool or your sphincter muscle is not strong enough to keep them inside. Either way, once they have collapsed, nothing but removal is going to keep them inside. I work in a hospital and have seen it done many times. A doctor can cut off the hemmoroid and cauterize the vein and as long as you take a laxative or have soft enough stools for a week following, they should heal up quite nicely.
2006-06-06 05:16:03 · answer #3 · answered by forever_homes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well one thing I know for sure is to keep them from bothering you, you absolutely have to drink a whole lot of water in addition to the fiber. If that is too much effort, well then you might as well have them surgically corrected. You should change your fiber and water intake though, because you can always develop NEW hemorrhoids.
2006-06-06 05:17:06 · answer #4 · answered by WiserAngel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can control it with out surgery by all means do it! If all else fails get the surgery. Make sure the surgery will work and they wont come back. At 22 you are still young and you are right you shouldnt suffer from this. Do what you have to do to get better.
2006-06-06 05:17:19 · answer #5 · answered by beantheredonethat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take "Yoga" treatment . As you may know, yoga is a form of exercise. Also continue with your diet and exercise your 22 and your system will deal with it properly. Also, try and turn to be a vegetarian for some time till u r completely cured.
2006-06-06 05:17:11 · answer #6 · answered by tnkumar1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-06-06 05:36:49 · answer #7 · answered by dheeraj_bhojwani 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should just get the surgery.cutting back on your diet and exercizing,etc. might not work.
2006-06-06 05:15:33 · answer #8 · answered by monkeygirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋