Haemorrhoids (S) Flashcards

1
Q

Haermorrhoids

A

vascular tissue in the anal canal that is enlarged and bleeds

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2
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RF

A

pregnancy
constipation
some form of straining

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3
Q

signs

A

rectal bleeding that coat stool
painless
sometimes an itch

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4
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investigations

A

PR - fresh blood

protoscope

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5
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types

A

grade 1 - haemorrhoid present but not visualised
grade 2 - haemorrhoid prolapses on strain
grade 3 - haemorrhoid manually prolapsed
grade 4 - haemorrhoid constantly prolapsed

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6
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management

A

grade 1 - better diet, corticosteroids, laxatives
grade 2 - GR1 management + band ligatation
grade 3 + 4 - GR2 + surgery

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