Sclerotherapy - Hemorrhoids Removal
Sclerotherapy is a non-surgical procedure that is used to remove hemorrhoids.
The doctor injects a sclerosing solution in the swollen veins, which determines them to shrink and, consequently, removes the hemorrhoids.
Sclerotherapy advantages 1.
It can treat more hemorrhoids at once, unlike other procedures.
2.
It is less expensive than surgical procedures.
3.
It shows results relatively fast, as the piles fall off in about a week after the injections.
4.
Many procedures can be risky for elderly people, which have very delicate blood vessels.
Sclerotherapy is the recommended hemorrhoids removal method for elderly patients, as it does not require surgery.
Sclerotherapy disadvantages 1.
Sclerotherapy can fail in many cases, especially when the hemorrhoids are large.
Therefore it is only recommended for people that suffer from small hemorrhoids.
For larger piles, surgical procedures are more appropriate.
2.
Sclerotherapy will not completely cure hemorrhoids, as they usually come back in a couple of years after the treatment.
Post operative care Slerotherapy is less painful than other hemorrhoids removal procedures, but the patient might still experience some discomfort and pain after the injection.
The hemorrhoids patient can take pain medications as prescribed by his doctor.
However, it is better to avoid codeine, as it can cause hard stools.
Hard stools or constipation can cause the sclerosing solution to disperse, therefore it is recommended to take mild laxatives and consume more fiber after the procedure.
It is recommended that you visit your doctor within three weeks after the injection, to make sure there are no complications and to repeat the procedure (if necessary).
Risks and complications • Infertility -- if the injected solution accidentally reaches the testicles.
• Urine retention -- if the substance is accidentally injected into the prostate.
• Bleeding -- Immediate bleeding can occur if an artery is damaged during the procedure, but it can easily be stopped.
• Prostate Abscess (very rare) -- It can occur if the solution is injected into the prostate and it must surgically removed.
The doctor injects a sclerosing solution in the swollen veins, which determines them to shrink and, consequently, removes the hemorrhoids.
Sclerotherapy advantages 1.
It can treat more hemorrhoids at once, unlike other procedures.
2.
It is less expensive than surgical procedures.
3.
It shows results relatively fast, as the piles fall off in about a week after the injections.
4.
Many procedures can be risky for elderly people, which have very delicate blood vessels.
Sclerotherapy is the recommended hemorrhoids removal method for elderly patients, as it does not require surgery.
Sclerotherapy disadvantages 1.
Sclerotherapy can fail in many cases, especially when the hemorrhoids are large.
Therefore it is only recommended for people that suffer from small hemorrhoids.
For larger piles, surgical procedures are more appropriate.
2.
Sclerotherapy will not completely cure hemorrhoids, as they usually come back in a couple of years after the treatment.
Post operative care Slerotherapy is less painful than other hemorrhoids removal procedures, but the patient might still experience some discomfort and pain after the injection.
The hemorrhoids patient can take pain medications as prescribed by his doctor.
However, it is better to avoid codeine, as it can cause hard stools.
Hard stools or constipation can cause the sclerosing solution to disperse, therefore it is recommended to take mild laxatives and consume more fiber after the procedure.
It is recommended that you visit your doctor within three weeks after the injection, to make sure there are no complications and to repeat the procedure (if necessary).
Risks and complications • Infertility -- if the injected solution accidentally reaches the testicles.
• Urine retention -- if the substance is accidentally injected into the prostate.
• Bleeding -- Immediate bleeding can occur if an artery is damaged during the procedure, but it can easily be stopped.
• Prostate Abscess (very rare) -- It can occur if the solution is injected into the prostate and it must surgically removed.