Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN)–There are many misconceptions about hemorrhoids, which may lead to anxiety for many people without any basis.
The Omani Ministry of Health, through its official account on the “Instagram” website, pointed to some of these misconceptions related to hemorrhoids, and showed their truth.
- Hot pepper causes hemorrhoids
the truth: Eating cayenne pepper does not cause hemorrhoids, but it may cause irritation in people who have fissures in the anal area.
- Hemorrhoids can only be treated with surgery
the truth: The pain, swelling, and mild inflammation of hemorrhoids can often be treated with home remedies. When symptoms persist for more than a week, it is important to see a doctor.
Your doctor may use a simple procedure to treat hemorrhoids before resorting to surgery.
- Constipation causes hemorrhoids, but not diarrhea
the truth: Chronic constipation and chronic diarrhea are just as dangerous.
Pain and inflammation can often be relieved with at-home hemorrhoid treatments, such as:
- take a warm bath
- Clean the anus after defecation, by patting gently with wet toilet paper.
- Use ice packs to reduce swelling
- Use an analgesic to help relieve pain
The Omani Ministry of Health clarified that when you do not benefit from home remedies for hemorrhoids, you should consult a doctor.
In turn, he may offer other treatments, such as:
A chemical is injected into the hemorrhoids that numbs the pain, stops the bleeding, and causes the hemorrhoids to reduce in size.
A very narrow rubber band is placed around the hemorrhoid to cut off the blood supply, thus causing it to fall out.
- Thrombolytic therapy:
Using infrared or laser. This leads to the hardening of the internal hemorrhoids, and consequently their wilting and prolapse.
- Surgical removal of hemorrhoids:
The surgeon removes the excess tissue that is causing the bleeding