Does grade 1 hemorrhoids need surgery?

The article was professionally consulted by Dr. CKII Phan Phi Tuan - Head of General Surgery Department, Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital.

Hemorrhoids are common diseases in people who often have to stand a lot, sit for a long time, eat unscientifically, the elderly and pregnant women. Grade 1 hemorrhoids are the mildest, early treatment is quite simple and quick, not necessarily surgery.

The first sign of grade 1 internal hemorrhoids is no burning sensation during bowel movements but bloody stools, blood in stools or in toilet paper. In more severe cases, there may be blood that drips or shoots along with prolapsed hemorrhoids.
Grade 1 internal hemorrhoids is an early stage hemorrhoids, also the easiest stage to treat, with few complications and low risk of recurrence, if detected at this time and treated early is the best. Many patients are subjective, allowing the disease to progress to more severe levels, leading to prolapse of hemorrhoids, prolapse of hemorrhoids, necrosis of hemorrhoids, anal fissures... At this time, the treatment is both expensive and difficult. have a high risk of complications.

Internal and external hemorrhoids grade 1 are still mild, so they will be treated medically with drugs and lifestyle changes, without surgery. Grade 1 internal - external hemorrhoids are not difficult to treat, but in general hemorrhoids need to be treated early, especially patients need to be patient.
2.1. Drug use - Some drugs used to treat grade 1 hemorrhoids are:
Drugs to strengthen the hemorrhoidal vein wall to shrink hemorrhoids Laxatives Hemorrhoids hemostatic drugs - In addition, folk remedies can be used such as :
Lettuce helps fight inflammation, purify the body, treat constipation. Turmeric) helps fight inflammation, heals wounds quickly. Magnesium helps laxatives provide nutrients for the body. 2.2. Lifestyle changes Diet Provide enough fiber for the body, found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains. Drink plenty of water every day because water helps metabolize fiber and remove waste from the body. At the same time, avoid eating hot spicy foods, stimulants such as alcohol, beer, coffee...

Exercise mode Regularly do gentle sports such as walking, swimming..., avoid intense sports such as Yoga, Gym, Athletics...
Should have a habit of going to the toilet Daily at a certain time for the digestive system to work better, in addition to clean the anus after having a bowel movement.
Thus, grade 1 hemorrhoids do not necessarily require surgery, but are often indicated for treatment by using oral and topical medications, combined with a scientific and healthy lifestyle.
Over the past time, Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital has successfully consulted and treated many patients with grade 1 hemorrhoids. When you or a loved one suffers from this disease, you should go to Vinmec Phu Quoc hospital for examination and treatment. for advice and treatment.