There are four different stages for prolapsed hemorrhoids. The first stage is when the hemorrhoid has not prolapsed. The following stage is when the hemorrhoid prolapsed upon a bowel activity but reduces itself; phase three is actually when the hemorrhoid prolapsed upon a bowel movement and must be manually reduced. The fourth phase is when the prolapsed hemorrhoid cannot be manually reduced.

Basically a prolapsed hemorrhoid is an internal hemorrhoid that appears outside the anus. It is not known why this type of hemorrhoid or any type of hemorrhoid comes up. It is though that your way of living and stress leads to a strain on the bowel muscles, which can lead to hemorrhoids to develop. It is feasible to transform your way of life and avoid your hemorrhoids by taking high fiber foods, exercising and relaxing.

Many times a prolapsed hemorrhoid must be treated, normally prolapsed hemorrhoids that are in phase three or four. There are several surgical methods that can be used. It is best to treat your hemorrhoids as soon as possible as you can avert surgery. There are many non-operative methods to deal with stage one and stage two hemorrhoids. Many times hemorrhoids will go away naturally but if your hemorrhoids are prolapsed then you need treatment.

Dilation is not used much to treat hemorrhoids. If your hemorrhoids are because of increased sphincter pressure then dilation is used to stretch the anal canal. However this tends to damage the sphincter and people can no longer manage their bowel movements. Doppler ligation has made it possible to determine which artery is supplying the hemorrhoid vessel. It is then possible for the doctor to tie of the artery, which results in the hemorrhoid to shrink. This procedure is expensive and rubber band ligation functions in the same manner and is more affordable.

Rubber band ligation works in the same way like Doppler ligation. A rubber band is used to cut off the blood flow to the hemorrhoid, which causes the hemorrhoid to shrink and reduce in size. This is a more popular procedure as it is very successful, not overly disturbing and the recovery is not nearly as severe as other types of surgical procedures.

A sphincterotomy is used to reduce the pressure applied on the sphincter from the hemorrhoid. Actually a part of the sphincter is cut to reduce pressure though this procedure again has the risk of affecting bowel movement control. You can also get your hemorrhoids removed surgically although this can be very painful.

One of the newest procedures is the stapled hemorrhoidectomy. This is quickly being the most popular form of therapy for prolapsed hemorrhoids. Basically the hemorrhoid supporting tissue that has been elongated is stapled and decreased. This causes the hemorrhoid cushions to return back to their original position.

There are many precautionary measures you can take to avoid hemorrhoids. Drinking lot of of water, avoiding stress, taking high fiber foods, exercising regularly and having the right posture can all help to decrease your risk of having hemorrhoids. There are also many treatments that can reduce your hemorrhoids if they are in the first and second stage.

Technorati Tags: , , , ,