hemorrhoidectomy
Anal vein removal
Hemorrhoidectomy is the surgical removal of hemorrhoids—swollen blood vessels in or around the rectum and anus.
The procedure is typically reserved for severe cases that don't respond to less invasive treatments: After years of discomfort, she finally scheduled a hemorrhoidectomy.
Rectal and anal physician
- rectumTerminal intestinal chamber
- anorectalOf the rear opening
- anal canalTerminal digestive tract segment
- pilesMultiple heaped accumulations
prolapse · fissure · fistula · sphincter · perianal · colonoscopy · sigmoidoscopy · anoscopy
Invasive medical procedure
- surgeonPhysician who operates
- operationProcess of working
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- excisionCutting out of tissue
ligation · dissection · anesthesia · scalpel · suture · sterile · gauze · cauterization
Rhythmic painful pulsing
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- excruciatingCausing extreme suffering
- burningCombustion in progress
- stingingCausing sharp pain
tender · sore · aching · spasm · discomfort · sensitivity · inflammation · swelling
Restoration of health
- convalescencePost-illness healing phase
- recuperationGradual return to health
- restCessation of activity
- downtimePeriod of non-operation
wound care · sitz bath · stool softener · fiber · hydration · follow-up · dressing change · return to work
Reduction of intensity
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- resolutionFormal decision or determination
- improvementPositive change in quality
- pressure reliefReducing accumulated stress
proctologist
Rectal and anal physician
- rectumTerminal intestinal chamber
- anorectalOf the rear opening
- anal canalTerminal digestive tract segment
piles · prolapse · fissure · fistula · sphincter · perianal · colonoscopy · sigmoidoscopy · anoscopy · gastroenterologist
surgery
Invasive medical procedure
excision · ligation · dissection · anesthesia · scalpel · suture · sterile · gauze · cauterization · stapling
throbbing
Rhythmic painful pulsing
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- excruciatingCausing extreme suffering
- burningCombustion in progress
stinging · tender · sore · aching · spasm · discomfort · sensitivity · inflammation · swelling · raw
healing
Restoration of health
- convalescencePost-illness healing phase
- recuperationGradual return to health
- restCessation of activity
downtime · wound care · sitz bath · stool softener · fiber · hydration · follow-up · dressing change · return to work · complications
alleviation
Reduction of intensity
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- resolutionFormal decision or determination
- improvementPositive change in quality
- surgeriessurgery, hysterectomy, minor surgery, elective surgery, cholecystectomy
- surgical removalsexcision, removal, tumor excision, resection, lumpectomy
- colorectalcolon, rectum, anus, cecum, caecum
- hemorrhoidspiles, sitz bath, witch hazel, suppositories, ointments
- Minor Surgerymole removal, cyst removal, skin biopsy, wart removal, skin tag removal
- GI proceduresendoscopy, colonoscopy, gastroscopy, esophagoscopy, sigmoidoscopy
hemorrhoidectomytopical treatment
Medicine applied locally
hemorrhoid cream · sitz bath · watchful waiting · sclerotherapy · stool softeners
hemorrhoidectomyreconstruction
Rebuilding after destruction
implantation · colonoscopy · anoscopy · transplantation · augmentation
hemorrhoid, mastectomy, hemorrhoids, appendectomy, tonsillectomy, haemorrhoids, hemorrhoidal