The most popular drugs to treat hemorrhoids today

Posted by Pharmacist Nguyen Van Thang - Faculty of Pharmacy - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital

Management of hemorrhoids will include dietary changes, drinking plenty of fluids, changes in lifestyle habits, and the use of certain medications. Depending on the severity and condition of the disease, hemorrhoids can be treated conservatively or surgically.

1. Classification of hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids are a common disease of the anal canal. Hemorrhoids are usually classified into 2 groups: Internal and external hemorrhoids depending on the position of the hemorrhoid relative to the dentate line: if it is above the dentate line, it is internal and if it is below, it is external. Some people may have both and this is called mixed hemorrhoids. Some risk factors that increase the likelihood of hemorrhoids include: A low-fiber diet, prolonged constipation, frequent straining to have a bowel movement, sitting on the toilet for a long time, obesity, pregnancy, anal intercourse. In addition, hemorrhoids also increase with age because the tissue structure that supports the veins in the rectum and anus becomes weak and loose.
2. Medications to treat hemorrhoids and precautions for use Depending on the severity and condition of the disease, hemorrhoids can be treated conservatively or surgically. Management of hemorrhoids will include changing your diet, drinking plenty of water, changing lifestyle habits (sitting for a long time, toilet habits, exercising), constipation treatment and control. control other risk factors (if any).
Medications that can be used in the treatment of hemorrhoids include:

In addition to drugs, there are also a number of products that can be used to reduce the symptoms of hemorrhoids, which can be referred to at the Hemorrhoid Treatment Support Product Package. Vinmec International General Hospital with a system of modern facilities, medical equipment and a team of experts and doctors with many years of experience in medical examination and treatment, patients can rest assured to visit. and hospital treatment.

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