Hemorrhoid

Overview

Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels in the rectum or anus.

Hemorrhoids are generally classified according to severity. There are four grades:

Grade I: Small hemorrhoid without prolapse, not visible from the outside, with usually mild symptoms.
Grade II: More markedly enlarged hemorrhoid, which sometimes comes out with the push, and then returns to its original position.
Grade III: Enlargement to such an extent that the hemorrhoid continually bulges outwards, but can still be pushed back.
Grade IV: Very large prolapsed hemorrhoid which can no longer be pushed back in.

Factors that can cause hemorrhoids are:

– Increased pressure in the rectum

– Chronic diarrhoea

– Difficult bowel movement or constipation

– Holding back the stool

– Insufficient physical activity

– Not drinking enough water

– Overweight

– Pregnancy

– Regularly eating food low in fiber

– Genetic predisposition

– Old age

Treatment

Hemorrhoids without symptoms generally do not require treatment. If, however, they protrude from the anus during defecation, cause pain and/or bleeding, medical intervention may be necessary. Rafaelo is an innovative, minimally invasive technique for treating internal hemorrhoids of grade II, III and IV without, in most cases, any considerable or long-lasting pain. This procedure uses high frequency electromagnetic waves (4MHz). These waves are transmitted to the tip of a specially designed probe, as it enters the hemorrhoid, ultimately cutting off its blood supply, causing it to shrink, necrose and fall away. The Rafaelo treatment is performed in an outpatient setting, using only local anesthetic. The procedure itself only takes a few minutes, and the aftercare is minimal, so you can quickly resume your daily activities.