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Hemorrhoids differ in severity from mild, moderate to severe hemorrhoids. If you suffer from severe hemorrhoids, surgery may be needed to remove the blood vessels.  This will alleviate possible future problems.  By educating yourself about hemorrhoid surgery, you can decide if it may be suited for you.

In the event of hemorrhoid surgery, the rectum is adjusted to relieve pressure off the blood vessels in this area.  The rectum is the end of the digestive system.  When working properly, it easily moves stools through the body.  When hemorrhoids are present in the rectum, it will not able to move correctly and therefore properly eliminate stools.  The hemorrhoids will act as tissue cushions.  These will be blood-filled,  accounting for pain each time the digestive process is at this step.  

If the hemorrhoids are extreme, the cushions around the rectum area will become swollen and inflamed.  As a result, bleeding will happen each time the rectum is called upon to move stools.  The area will also experience constant itching and pain.  If other regular steps haven’t been successful in treating the hemorrhoids, surgery will become necessary to treat the swelling from the blood vessels.

Doctors will eliminate hemorrhoids in this area in one of three procedures. Hemorrhoid surgery is usually considered a quick and relatively minor surgery.  In all methods, after being brought to the surgery area, you will be administered medication to induce relaxation.  From here, the surgeon can remove the hemorrhoid by excising it at the base of the root.  Another process entails using a band to tie around the hemorrhoid.  This will cut off the blood flow to the hemorrhoid normally causing the hemorrhoid to fall off the rectum.  The third surgery uses a sclerosing agent in the hemorrhoid which causes the destruction of the roots around the hemorrhoid also resulting in the hemorrhoid falling off the rectum.

If you have hemorrhoids that are not only causing discomfort, but are disrupting your ability to work and live normally, you may want to look into treatment options.  Hemorrhoid surgery is one of the options available.  If no non-surgical methods have been successful, this may be vital to look into.  Surgery is a especially viable choice for people with severe hemorrhoids. Examining the types of hemorrhoid surgeries and whether they are recommended to cure your problem is the first step in deciding whether you should discuss hemorrhoid surgery with your doctor.

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