hemorrhoid surgery

Pile removal operation

Hemorrhoid surgery is a medical procedure to remove or reduce hemorrhoids—swollen blood vessels in the rectal area.

Several techniques exist, from minimally invasive banding to full surgical excision (hemorrhoidectomy).

The procedure is typically reserved for severe cases that don't respond to other treatments: He finally scheduled hemorrhoid surgery after years of discomfort.

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bleeding · swelling · pain · recovery · bed rest · anesthesia · scalpel · stapler · discomfort · stitches · local anesthesia · sitting · sitting down · cushion · fiber · stool softener · straining · toilet

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treatment invasiveness

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Medicine applied locally

hemorrhoid cream · sitz bath · home remedies · non-invasive treatment · stool softeners

medical intervention vs. non-intervention

hemorrhoid surgerywatchful waiting

Monitoring before acting

benign neglect · doing nothing · self-healing

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