Hemorrhoids: permanent treatment with minimally invasive solutions from Peristeri Medical Center
What are hemorrhoids and what is their function?
- Vascular “cushions” in the anal area
They perform two basic functions:
- continence, so that the intestine closes properly
- protection, i.e. avoiding injuries to the intestine, which would lead to a fissure, abscess or fistula
What are the main causes?
- The main causes are constipation and heredity
In addition:
- Abandoning the Mediterranean diet
- A sedentary lifestyle and stress
- Increased intra-abdominal pressure, such as e.g. pregnancy, obesity
- Obesity, severe coughing, heavy lifting, and advanced age
What are the symptoms?
- Severe pain
- Small-scale bleeding during defecation
- Feeling of incomplete defecation
- Itching and irritation in the anal area, with simultaneous swelling
- Fluid loss in underwear
Combination of minimally invasive techniques, E-RaFisTura
- Use of harmless radiofrequency technology / Rafaelo Method
- Minimally invasive and bloodless method
- Absolutely targeted process
- Sublimation of the pathological hemorrhoid tissue
What are the benefits for the patient?
- Bloodless and minimally invasive procedure
- Minimum surgical time, 15 – 20min
- Minimum stay in a hospital environment
- Permanent and definitive solution / elimination of the possibility of recurrence
- Immediate return to daily routines
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