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Hemorrhoids – an increase in hemorrhoids, which are located in the muscular wall of the rectum and anus. The causes of this condition are acute or chronic circulatory disorders and disorders in the ligamentous apparatus of the nodes.
Hemorrhoids occur in 130-145 men and women out of 1000 people. And the modern sedentary lifestyle (sedentary work, personal car and frequent traffic jams, unhealthy diet) leads to the fact that this figure will only increase.
Rating of the top 10 inexpensive and effective candles for hemorrhoids according to KP
1. Procto-glyvenol
Active substances – tribenoside, lidocaine. It is a combination drug for the treatment of hemorrhoids. Tribenoside strengthens capillary walls, improves vascular tone. In addition, it has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. Lidocaine provides a local anesthetic effect.
It is released from a pharmacy without a prescription from a doctor. Contraindicated in case of allergy to the components of the drug, during pregnancy (especially the 1st trimester), with liver failure.
2. Relief
The active substance is phenylephrine. It is a vasoconstrictor drug, which reduces the severity of itching and swelling of tissues.
It is released from a pharmacy without a prescription from a doctor. Contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, during pregnancy and lactation, in diseases of the endocrine system (hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus). With caution, it is simultaneously prescribed with antihypertensive drugs and antidepressants.
3. Proctosan
These suppositories have an anti-inflammatory and local anesthetic effect, and also promote wound healing. Proctosan is used for hemorrhoids of the 1st and 2nd degree, it is recommended to use it for anal fissures and inflammatory processes in this area (proctitis).
It is released from a pharmacy without a prescription from a doctor. Contraindicated in syphilis, tuberculosis, children under 18 years of age, as well as during pregnancy and lactation.
4. Anestezol
The active substances are benzocaine, bismuth subgallate, zinc oxide and menthol. Combined drug that has a local anesthetic, antiseptic and astringent effect. Also used for anal fissures.
It is released from a pharmacy without a prescription from a doctor. Contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. It is used with caution during pregnancy and lactation.
5. Anuzol
Combined drug for the treatment of hemorrhoids. Within a few hours reduces the severity of pain, reduces tissue swelling. It also has an antiseptic and astringent effect (a film forms on the surface, which provides temporary protection).
It is released from a pharmacy without a prescription from a doctor. Contraindicated in case of allergy to the components of the drug, during pregnancy and lactation, with serious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (intestinal atony, UC), with heart failure. It is not used simultaneously with antidepressants.
6. Hepatrombin G
Active substances – heparin, prednisone, leuromacrogol. The drug has anti-inflammatory, anesthetic and antithrombotic effects. Hepatrobin G prevents the formation of blood clots, anesthetizes and reduces the severity of edema.
It is released from a pharmacy without a prescription from a doctor. Contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, during pregnancy, lactation, with any skin lesions (bacterial, viral, fungal, syphilis).
7. Methyluracil
The drug has an anti-inflammatory effect, improves the processes of cell regeneration, which accelerates the healing process. The drug is also prescribed for ulcerative colitis, inflammatory processes in the sigmoid colon.
It is released from a pharmacy without a prescription from a doctor. Contraindicated in patients allergic to methyluracil. It is used with caution in hematological diseases, during pregnancy and lactation.
8. Ichthyol
An anti-inflammatory drug that reduces pain, locally improves blood circulation and metabolism. Ichthyol is also used in inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs (prostate, ovaries, fallopian tubes, etc.).
It is released from a pharmacy without a prescription from a doctor. Contraindicated in hypersensitivity to ichthyol. Use with caution during pregnancy. At the same time it is not used with salts of iodine and heavy metals.
9. Sea buckthorn oil
The drug accelerates the healing process, has an anti-inflammatory effect. It is prescribed for the treatment of hemorrhoids, anal fissures, lesions of the rectum.
It is released from a pharmacy without a prescription from a doctor. Contraindicated in case of allergy to the components of the drug, with diarrhea.
10. Natalcid
The active substance is sodium alginate. Refers to hemostatic drugs (hemostatic). It also has anti-inflammatory and regenerating effects.
It is released from a pharmacy without a prescription from a doctor. Contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Allowed during pregnancy and lactation.
How to choose candles for hemorrhoids
Pharmaceutical companies now offer a huge selection of topical remedies to treat this delicate problem. Everyone can pick up inexpensive and effective candles for hemorrhoids. Since all products differ in the active substance, and, as a result, in the mechanism of action, it is important that the specialist selects the drugs individually. The most effective treatment will be prescribed after laboratory and instrumental studies, history taking and the current clinical picture.
Candle classification:
- painkillers – reduce the severity of pain syndrome; in their composition may have lidocaine, anestezin, propolis;
- hemostatic – help stop bleeding from the hemorrhoid;
- disinfecting – contain antibacterial drugs that destroy pathogenic microorganisms;
- anti-inflammatory – relieve swelling of tissues, reduce the severity of pain;
- venotonic – strengthen the walls of blood vessels and prevent their fragility; this allows you to reduce hemorrhoids in size and subsequently prevent bleeding;
- healing – have a regenerating and healing effect; also used for anal fissures;
- combined – These are drugs that have several actions (pain reliever, anti-inflammatory and healing).
Popular questions and answers
We discussed important issues related to hemorrhoids with therapist Tatyana Pomerantseva.
When to see a doctor for hemorrhoids?
● the appearance of blood during defecation (an admixture of scarlet blood to the stool, the release of drops or streams);
● prolapse of hemorrhoids during defecation (feel like hard, painful lumps);
● discomfort, itching or burning in the anus;
● mucous discharge from the rectum.
If even one symptom appears, you should consult a specialist. Properly selected treatment in the early stages will avoid serious complications in the future.
Why are hemorrhoids dangerous?
● Bleeding – long-term, does not stop on its own.
● Acute or chronic paraproctitis – inflammatory process in pararectal tissue.
● Proctitis – inflammation of the mucous membrane of the rectum and sigmoid colon.
● Fissure of the rectum – spontaneously occurring rupture of the mucous membrane of the anus; characterized by severe pain both during the act of defecation and after.
● Anal stricture – decrease in the lumen of the rectum; hard scar tissue appears, which is not amenable to stretching.
● Insufficiency of anal sphincter – a condition in which it is impossible to retain the contents of the colon.
● Disease relapse.
Can I treat hemorrhoids myself?
● prevention of constipation;
● change in nutrition;
● do not overexert during bowel movements;
● do not sit on a hard surface;
● increase in physical activity.
Non-drug ways to relieve symptoms:
● take a sitz bath with a solution of chamomile;
● ice pack or cold aseptic pads during the first hours;
● NSAIDs orally;
● bed rest;
● candles for hemorrhoids.
Sources:
- Clinical recommendations “Hemorrhoids” – 2020;
- Register of Medicinal Products of Russia® RLS®, 2000-2021.
- Vorobyov G.I., Shelygin Yu.A., Grateful L.A. Haemorrhoids. Moscow: Littera, 2010