Things You Should Know About Piles Injection

To treat small internal hemorrhoids, a medical procedure called injection sclerotherapy is used.

This method involves injecting various chemicals into the hemorrhoid, cutting off its blood supply. The chemical used causes the vein to harden and the hemorrhoidal tissue to die.

A small scar forms on the wall of the anal canal at the site of the hemorrhoid. This thick and firm scar tissue helps hold the surrounding tissues and veins in place and prevents them from protruding.

The entire procedure is performed either in a hospital or at a doctor’s clinic.

After treatment, you may experience the following:

Anal bleeding may occur for about a week after the procedure. Once the hemorrhoid falls off, the bleeding stops on its own.

• To soothe the pain and discomfort of hemorrhoids, you may need to use some pain relievers and take sitz baths.

• To reduce the risk of bleeding, it is recommended to avoid taking NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) for at least four to five days before and after the procedure.

• A high-fiber diet and natural stool softeners are recommended for easy and smooth bowel movement. It should be noted that hard stools and straining during this time can cause hemorrhoids to return. Reasons Why You Should Get It Done? The following are the main reasons doctors recommend injection sclerotherapy:

• Small hemorrhoids that do not respond to home remedies or dietary precautions.

• In cases of very small internal hemorrhoids that are difficult to treat with rubber band ligation.

• If the hemorrhoids are bleeding continuously.

• If the patient is very old and in poor health and cannot undergo major invasive surgery.

As mentioned, this is only for small internal hemorrhoids. It provides symptomatic relief. This procedure may not be as effective as rubber band ligation and does not work on severe and large hemorrhoids.

In most cases, hemorrhoids recur after this injection therapy, but in such cases, the treatment can be repeated. Complications and Side Effects Although there are no side effects, some rare complications include:

• Burning sensation may occur when injected into pain-sensitive nerve endings or areas very close to the anus.

• Allergic reactions to the injected chemical may occur in some people. • Problems with the mucosa and scarring. • Infections in the anal area.

• Difficulty controlling the bladder or bowels may occur in some. • Infection of the prostate gland in men.

• Bleeding. Injection sclerotherapy is not a common procedure and is underutilized compared to other treatments for hemorrhoids.

The doctor’s experience and expertise are crucial for the success of injection sclerotherapy. Success also depends on the patient, who needs to change their lifestyle and eating habits to ensure comfortable and easy bowel movements.

In case of recurrence of hemorrhoids, this therapy can be repeated or other non-surgical treatments, such as natural Ayurvedic medicine for hemorrhoids, can be tried. It is good to know your doctor’s expertise before choosing this procedure, as not every doctor has the experience, expertise, or equipment to perform this injection therapy.

You should ask your doctor how many people they have administered this injection to and what the success and satisfaction rates are.

Ref: https://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/digestion/a7266/oily-phenol-injection/