Dr. Alexandros Kiritsis, General Surgeon AUTH Graduate
The hemorrhoids They are found in the anus and is essentially a network of arteries and veins. There are normally in all people, but in many cases they can swell and begin to create a variety of problems from mild to particularly strongly. In today’s age, there are a very large part of the laundry.
But what causes hemorrhoids to swell?
Although the causes are many the main ones are chronic constipation, obesity, pregnancy, heredity, malnutrition and pressure during defecation.
What symptoms do hemorrhoids cause ??
The hemorrhoids are responsible for a wide range of symptoms in the anus. Can cause pain, bleeding, itching, secretion mucous; Feeling foreign body, thrombosis aesthetic disorders in the anus and in advanced situations even infections In the liver.
What are the categories of hemorrhoids ??
Initially the hemorrhoids are distinguished in internal and external. Exterior is a blood clot (thromosis) which can be quite painful and its treatment is direct with local anesthesia.
The internal hemorrhoids they can project outward and split into 4 categories:
- First degree hemorrhoids: do not project outward
- Second degree hemorrhoids: projected during emptying and rebuilt on their own
- Third degree hemorrhoids: projected during emptying and shuffled only by hand
- Fourth grade hemorrhoids: they are constantly outwardly outward and not upset with the hand
How are the hemorrhoids??
In the early stages the treatment is conservative The main factor is the proper nutrition and the combination of some drugs as appropriate.
In case of failure or deterioration of the symptoms then we resort to invasive methods.
Fortunately in today’s age There are several bloodless, relatively painless and effective Interventions depending on the degree, number and localization of hemorrhoids. The main ones are:
Hemorrhoidoplasty with laser or Rafaelo
With this modern technique we introduce through a small hole a thin fiber into the hemorrhage and the We burn with lasers or waves of rashes. They are used in second -degree hemorrhoids and the technique is painless with an easy postoperative course.
Method hal or thd
In this method, with the help of ultrasound, we find the large vessels that feed the hemorrhoids with blood and then we lose them with seams. Thus We reduce blood supply to the hemorrhoids and these are gradually shrinking. They are usually used in second degree hemorrhoids and are relatively painless techniques.
Hemorrhoidalomy with ultrasound scissors Ligasure
With this technique we radically remove the hemorrhoids without a scalpel and seams using new tools. Regarded as the more effective method of dealing with of hemorrhoids with the lowest relapse rates. Now because It is done without a scalpel The pain is much smaller than the past and the method is ideal for third and fourth grade hemorrhoids.
THE Surgeon Alexander Kiritsis With extensive experience and years of expertise in anal surgery in top hospitals in the United Kingdom and the US, it is at your disposal to provide you with a personalized diagnosis. If you suffer from hemorrhoids, contact your doctor to receive more information.
Dr. Kiritsis Alexander, MD, PhDC
General Surgeon, AUTH graduate
Postgraduated for three years in the US and the United Kingdom
A special therapeutic plan tailored to your needs.
