Candles and ointment with heparin are available and effective external hemorrhoids treatment. The main active substance of these drugs is an anticoagulant of direct action heparin. Its property of diluting blood, inhibit fibrin aggregation is used to reduce thrombosis and normalize blood flow in the hemorrhoids. As a result, an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect is achieved, most of the symptoms of hemorrhoids are weakened.
Heparin ointment and suppositories are cheap and popular remedies for hemorrhoids. They are released by pharmacies without a prescription, but they should be used according to the doctor's advice, taking into account possible contraindications and complications. The names of the preparations can be different: Heparin ointment, Proctosedil, Gepatrombin G. Candles from hemorrhoids: Gebreolone, Gepatrombin G, Nigepan. The main active substance in them is heparin.
As a part of heparin ointment per 1 g:
- Sodium heparin - 100 ED;
- Benzylnicotinate - 0.8 mg;
- Benzocaine - 40 mg.
Standard packs are tubes of 10 or 25 grams.
Unlike many other antihemorrhoidal agents, the heparin ointment is almost colorless and odorless. Anticoagulant action complements benzyl nicotinate, dilating blood vessels, and analgesic effect provides benzocaine.
When choosing an ointment with heparin, attention should be paid to the instructions and the formulation, since it may contain anesthetics, corticosteroids and other substances.
These preparations should be stored in a dry, cool, protected from light and out of reach of children.
Indications and contraindications for the use of heparin from hemorrhoids
The inconsistency of the venous system and the stagnation of blood in the anus area lead to an expansion of veins in the anus, thrombosis in them, the formation of hemorrhoids, and then to their enlargement, prolapse, infringement and necrosis. Often the act of defecation ends with bleeding from a damaged hemorrhoidal node.
The disease is accompanied by excruciating sensations of a foreign body in the rectum, pain, raspiraniya, burning around the anus. Skin and mucous in this place is easily irritated and inflamed.
Ointment and suppositories with heparin can not be used at all stages of hemorrhoid development. With initial manifestations of discomfort, itching, swelling in the anus, guided hemorrhoidal nodes without bleeding, help with heparin. Improves blood circulation, due to the dilution of blood, the formation of new blood clots stops and the resorption of the old ones is stimulated. Nodes decrease in size and become less painful. The presence of an anesthetic in the composition reduces the pain syndrome.
Having a heparin ointment in the first aid kit, it is possible to eliminate contusions of soft tissues with hematomas, swelling. It helps with varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, elephantiasis( puffiness due to stagnation of lymph).
But heparin with hemorrhoids can not be used for a long time and uncontrolled, even in external means, such as ointment and suppositories. Anticoagulant effect, accumulating, leads to a decrease in blood clotting, which can cause bleeding, bruising and even internal or external bleeding.
The use of anticoagulants requires mandatory control of the coagulation system.
If hemorrhoids are manifested by the appearance of a large amount of fresh blood in the stool, if the nodes are inflamed and bleed easily, heparin and preparations containing it not only do not help, but are also dangerous.
In addition, heparin ointment is contraindicated in case of individual intolerance of its components, ulcerative, purulent and necrotic lesions of the skin and mucous membrane, expressed thrombosis, with reduced blood clotting capacity.
The drug helps to remove pain, reduce swelling and inflammation, but does not affect the causes of hemorrhoids. Therefore, the instruction recommends using it for a short time to relieve acute symptoms. The course of heparin ointment against hemorrhoids should not last more than two weeks.
The main role in the prevention and treatment of hemorrhoids belongs to the rules of a healthy lifestyle: nutrition with a sufficient amount of fiber and moderate physical activity. It is also desirable to avoid thermal procedures and substances that increase the permeability of the vascular wall. These include alcohol, strong tea, coffee, spicy seasonings.
How to apply heparin ointment from hemorrhoids
Apply a heparin ointment with hemorrhoids 2-3 times a day, as indicated by the instruction. The area of the anus must be cleaned beforehand. The water for this must be cool.
You can just gently squeeze a little ointment on a clean finger and lightly apply a painful area. At night, apply the ointment well on a gauze or a cotton pad and apply to the knots, especially if they are detected from the outside.
Ointment can be used for internal hemorrhoids. Instructions for use recommend applying it to a gauze swab and insert it into the anus. But such actions are not always possible. It is much easier to put candles with heparin in this case. Packaging should be cut with scissors, take a candle and insert it into the anal opening with a pointed end. It is better if the candles are chilled, then they are easier to insert, and the cold will reduce the pain and swelling just a little.
Melting inside of body temperature, the candle envelops the mucous membrane and secretes substances that anesthetize, reduce inflammation, improve microcirculation in the area of internal nodes. It is better to spend the procedure at night. In the morning after defecation and undermining, you can put the following, after which a little lie down. Outside, it is better to attach a cotton pad to avoid spreading a melted candle.
Can I use heparin ointment during hemorrhoids during pregnancy?
Hemorrhoids and varicose veins in women usually begin during pregnancy and can progress with each subsequent. It is very important to start treatment on time in order to avoid serious complications of the disease and to do without surgical intervention.
Heparin when used as directed does not adversely affect the fetus, so the ointment is allowed during pregnancy. Another indication is superficial mastitis, which means that if necessary, the ointment can be used during lactation. But a woman, by no means, should not prescribe to herself treatment and use preparations containing heparin, without the knowledge of the doctor.
It is very important during pregnancy to follow the recommendations on nutrition and motor activity to avoid constipation and edema, thereby reducing the likelihood of varicose and hemorrhoids.
Varicose disease and hemorrhoids are those diseases, the course and prognosis of which largely depend on the patient himself. As far as he is responsible for his health, he is ready to give up bad habits, start physical education, adhere to a diet. Of course, there are professions where hemorrhoids are almost inevitable, for example, in truck drivers and representatives of other sedentary specialties. To such people for relief of symptoms during exacerbation it is desirable to always have a tube of an affordable and effective heparin ointment at hand.