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By Dana Park


Piles are very uncomfortable and often painful. Fortunately, there are a lot of remedies available right now - ranging from home remedies to over-the-counter drugs to surgical procedures. Mild cases subside on their own as long as the cause has been eliminated. Home remedies and creams help speed up the healing process a bit. For more severe cases, surgical procedure offer the fastest way to remove piles. For mild to moderate cases, photocoagulation for hemorrhoids is a non-surgical medical procedure that offers effective and fast treatment.

Photocoagulation for hemorrhoids uses high-intensity infrared light to remove hemorrhoids and it is also called infrared coagulation. The patient lies on his side with knees drawn towards the chest and the doctor inserts a proctoscope in the anal canal. The hemorrhoid is grasped and an intense beam of infrared light is directed to its base. The light forms scar tissue that forms a clot. This clot blocks blood flow and suffocates the hemorrhoid until it dies and falls out. The scar tissues also hold together the affected veins and prevent them from bulging out of the anus.

Although these hemorrhoids are covered with skin, they still appear blue, because they are veins, filled with blood. They don't usually have symptoms, unless they are inflamed. Then they can swell, and appear red.

Home Treatment of Piles You can do a few things at home to relieve the itching and burning that is often associated with hemorrhoids. A sitz bath can be an effective external hemorrhoid treatment. Run just enough warm water into your bathtub to cover the anal area. Make sure the water is not too hot so that you won't burn yourself. Then get into the tub and relax. Stay in there for about 15 minutes. This method works best if you do it several times a day, especially after you have had a bowel movement.

Lots of people say that taking in more essential fluids, ingesting more fibers, or even just practising better posture could eliminate hemorrhoids. On the other hand, if hemorrhoids do effect someone, home remedies can easily be applied. Tiny external hemorrhoids, for instance, may be successfully treated by using a warm bath or implementing cold compression ice packs all around the affected area. There are also ointments that can be used to relieve signs and symptoms of piles.

Aspirin intake is also discouraged 5 days before and after infrared coagulation. Bleeding occurs up to 10 days after the procedure and you will need to take some time off work for this. Your stool should be softened to avoid further discomfort. To do this, increase your fiber intake or use other stool softeners. To relieve pain, taking sitz baths can help. Your doctor may also prescribe you with pain relievers if necessary.

Just like with any remedy, photocoagulation for hemorrhoids come with risks. It is important for you to weigh the pros and cons before undergoing any procedure. Depending on the case of your piles, infrared coagulation may prove to be the best option for you.




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