Hemorrhoids: Things You Should Know (Questions and Answers) provides clear explanations about the causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of hemorrhoids in a simple question-and-answer format.
Inside, you will learn what hemorrhoids are, why they are also called piles, and the difference between internal and external types. The book explains how lifestyle factors such as a low-fiber diet, constipation, diarrhea, obesity, prolonged sitting, and heavy lifting contribute to the condition.
It also covers common symptoms including pain, itching, irritation, inflammation, and rectal bleeding, along with possible complications such as anemia, infection, blood clots, and prolapse.
Readers will also find details on prevention methods, including diet changes, hydration, and exercise, as well as diagnostic exams such as colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, proctoscopy, and anoscopy. Treatment options are explained, from creams and suppositories to medical procedures like rubber band ligation, sclerotherapy, hemorrhoidectomy, stapling, and cauterization.
This book is suitable for anyone who wants to understand hemorrhoids, their causes, and treatment options in a direct and easy-to-read way.