Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Hemorrhoids is a condition characterized by the prolapsed of an anal cushion that may result in bleeding and pain. The present study was conducted to assess cases of hemorrhoids managed surgically. Materials & Methods: 72 patients of hemorrhoids of both genders were managed surgically using NdYag LASER. Habits such as dietary habits, bowel habits, amount of physical activity, smoking and alcohol history were noted. Results: Out of 72 patients, males were 42 and females were 30. Common symptoms were pruritis in 54, mass through rectum in 34, bleeding through rectum in 28, soiling of clothes in 61 and pain during defecation in 62. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Grade of internal hemorrhoids was grade I in 11, grade II in 20, grade III in 13 and grade IV in 28. Conclusion: Common symptoms were pruritis, mass through rectum, bleeding through rectum, soiling of clothes and pain during defecation.