Haemorrhoids (S) Flashcards
1
Q
Haermorrhoids
A
vascular tissue in the anal canal that is enlarged and bleeds
2
Q
RF
A
pregnancy
constipation
some form of straining
3
Q
signs
A
rectal bleeding that coat stool
painless
sometimes an itch
4
Q
investigations
A
PR - fresh blood
protoscope
5
Q
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
6
Q
management
A
grade 1 - better diet, corticosteroids, laxatives
grade 2 - GR1 management + band ligatation
grade 3 + 4 - GR2 + surgery
