hemorrhoids in Thailand

[ghworker2010]

I have been diagnosed with hemorrhoids close to my rear passage. When I stand in the shower and touch that area, it feels like a lump, small bubble. 

 

I was given a few types of medicine (Diosomin). However the dr said I could go to the surgery dept in a few weeks if I wanted to and get it cut out. Has anyone ever done this?

 

Will the  h  go away on its own or is surgery necessary? Its my first one...

[Jai Dee]

Topic moved to the Health Forum where you're more likely to receive appropriate replies.

 

/Moved.

[Thanyaburi Mac]

 

 

For a surgical solution, I highly recommend Tanes Puapornpongse, M.D. at:  http://www.vibhavadi.com/en_medical

 

 

Thai   Doctor Name Tanes Puapornpongse, M.D.   Department Surgical Clinics   Profile Education - Doctor of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University - Master of Business Administration (MBA), Chulalongkorn University Diplomas, Certifications, Fellowships - Diplomate, Thai Board of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University - Diplomate, Thai Board of Family Medicine - Certificate Clinical Fellowship in Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgery (Imperial College University of London, UK) - Certificate Clinical Fellowship in Breast Surgery (Imperial College University of London, UK) - Clinical Attachment Course on Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery (Imperial College University of London, UK) Work Experiences - Subcommittee of the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand - Committee of the Mor Chao Ban Foundation Current Positions - Doctor in Vibhavadi Hospital, Head of Surgical PCT of Vibhavadi Hospital - Webmaster of thaiclinic.com คติพจน์ : - First Do No Harm

[Sheryl]

It is not clear from your post whether the hemorrhoid is causing you pain or discomfort?

 

Also not clear if you have internal or only external hemorrhoid. There is clearly an external one since you mention being able to palpate it in the shower. If there is only the external hemorrhoid, it will go away on its own with time and intervention is not needed unless it is infected or really painful - in which case would need to intervene within the first 1-3 days after it developed, after that it will nto speed recovery.

 

The main stays of conservative management are:

 

1 - avoiding constipation/needing to strain to move your bowels by eating a high fiber diet (fruits/vegetables, prunes or prune juice, oatmeal etc). Psyllium if diet alone doesn't do the trick.

 

2- avoiding sitting for prolonged periods of time if you can (prolonged sitting often precedes development of hemorrhoids and even after the current one is gone, you may get additional ones in future if you sit for prolonged periods.  Getting up frequently to walk around, even for a few minutes, is helpful.

 

3- topical ointments to relieve pain and itching if necessary

 

#1 and #2 above are also good ideas in general and will reduce risk of many other chronic health problems

 

See:

 

https://www.ucsfhealth.org/education/hemorrhoids/index.html

 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hemorrhoids/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20360280

 

 

 

[rascalman]

I know a real fix, at leastit was for me! Witch hazel on big glob of cotton placed on but at night. I woke up cured! A surgeon told me this!

Problem no witch hazel in Thailand? Looks clear like alcohol, do not confuse!

[Sheryl]

You can get it here http://www.thayersthailand.com/en/5-witch-hazel

 

I think iherb  also has ti, don't know if being liquid it can ship to Thailand or not

 

see https://health.clevelandclinic.org/7-best-worst-home-remedies-hemorrhoids/

[rascalman]

Witch hazel might fix, it did for me! Can buy on iherb.com