Hemorrhoids: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Hemorrhoids are a cluster of blood vessels in the anus that can cause problems when they swell. Mr. Thomas Diamantis, Director G. Surgeon at Metropolitan Hospital, reports that hemorrhoids are normal and useful, but tissue relaxation can lead to prolapse and blood stasis.

Symptoms include pain, pressure, swelling, itching, and bleeding. Many avoid treatment due to fear of traditional surgery and postoperative pain.

Hemorrhoids are caused by factors such as constipation, diarrhea, pregnancy, obesity, and cirrhosis of the liver. Mr. Diamantis emphasizes that early diagnosis is important, as other conditions may mimic the symptoms of hemorrhoids.

Treatment in the early stages is conservative. In more advanced cases, an interventional method is required. There are various techniques and machines, but treatment should be personalized for each patient. Changing bowel habits is also important to avoid recurrence.

According to Mr. Diamantis, the evolution of medicine now offers painless, bloodless and non-invasive solutions for treating hemorrhoids.