Hemorrhoids Flashcards
Symptoms of hemorrhoids?
Bleeding
Itching
Swelling
Fullness in colon
Seepage
Pain
What are our red flags for possible Colorectal Cancer?
Bleeding, Pain
What is proctitis?
Inflammation of rectal region that has cramping and pain
Mucous discarhge too
Blood in stool or in bowl?
Refer
Rectal bleeding treatments?
Keep area moist
Keep pressure off area
What is Anusol?
inc sulfate in base, comes with either ointment or suppository
What is anusol plus?
Has pramoxine incorporated
When should anusol supp be inserted?
BID + Post BM
When should anusol ointment be applied
Q4H
What does adding HC do to a product
Make its Rx, but it isnt the greatest thing therapeutically as comparred to just anusol
What is proctofoam?
Just foam medication that is inserted into the rectum
What is proctosedyl?
Old RX. reduces pain of hemorrhoids