Initial hemorrhoids using hemorrhoid ointment has a certain effect, but cannot rely solely on the therapeutic effect of the ointment. The hemorrhoid ointment mainly has the function of detumescence, pain relief, promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis, and astringent hemostasis. It is suitable for patients with internal hemorrhoids, external hemorrhoids, and mixed hemorrhoids, and can improve discomforting symptoms such as blood in stool, pain, itching, and anal distension. Here are the details:
1. Internal hemorrhoids: In the initial stage, the local symptoms of internal hemorrhoids are relatively mild. By using hemorrhoid ointment, it can achieve the effect of detumescence and pain relief, alleviating the discomforting symptoms caused by internal hemorrhoids. However, it cannot rely solely on the therapeutic effect of the ointment. It is still recommended to focus on conservative treatment, such as avoiding prolonged sitting or standing, avoiding spicy and stimulating foods, and avoiding alcohol consumption.
2. External hemorrhoids: If a patient is in the early stage of external hemorrhoids and the local symptoms are severe, even reaching the stage of thrombosed external hemorrhoids or incarcerated external hemorrhoids, the effect of using hemorrhoid ointment alone is limited. Surgical intervention may be necessary to remove the external hemorrhoids in time.
3. Mixed hemorrhoids: Mixed hemorrhoids include both internal and external hemorrhoids. Patients with initial mixed hemorrhoids can also use hemorrhoid ointment for treatment, which can detumesce and relieve pain, improving discomforting symptoms such as blood in stool, itching, and anal distension. However, the therapeutic effect is limited, and surgical intervention may be required to remove the mixed hemorrhoids when necessary.
4. Inflammatory external hemorrhoids: If a patient with external hemorrhoids also suffers from anal canal inflammation, perianal inflammation, or other diseases, and the local condition is severe, using hemorrhoid ointment alone cannot effectively alleviate the symptoms and may even worsen the condition. It is necessary to follow the doctor's instructions and use anti-inflammatory drugs, such as erythromycin ointment.
Although hemorrhoid ointment is widely used in clinical practice, it cannot cure hemorrhoids solely by using it. If there are severe symptoms such as blood in stool, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and consider surgical removal of the hemorrhoids when necessary.
