Study of Hemorrhoids – Clinical Features and Risk Factors

ABSTRACT

Aim: To study the clinical features and risk factors of Hemorrhoids. Materials and Methods: One hundred and eighty-nine adult patients aged between 35 and 65 years were studied. The history of patients was as follows 57 (30.1%) had constipation, 19 (10%) had chronic cough, 33 (17.4%) had straining, 24 (12.6%) were alcoholic, 17 (8.99%) were smokers, and 39 (20.6%) had sedentary behavior. Result: The clinical manifestations were as follows 51 (26.9%) had bleeding through rectum, 52 (27.5%) had prolapse, 32 (16.9%) had pain during defecation, and 19 (10%) had pruritis. The hemorrhoids were classified as per their grades. 51 (26.9%) had Grade I, 31 (16.4%) had Grade II, 38 (20.1%) had Grade III, and 69 (36.5%) had Grade IV. Conclusion: This pragmatic approach toward different ages in both sexes will be useful for surgeon to treat efficiently to prevent morbidity and mortality of the patients.