HAEMORRHOIDS

Background: Haemorrhoids is a common disease effecting peopleof all ages and both sexes. Though there is a consensus on the treatment of 3rd and 4th degree haemorrhoids, thereis still confusion regarding the ideal treatment for 1st and 2nd degree haemorrhoids. Objectives: To compare theInjection sclerotherapy and the Daflon for the management of the 1st and 2nd degree haemorrhoids. Design: Prospectivestudy Setting: OPD for Surgery in Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Lahore, Period: From June 2003 to July 2004, Materialand Method: 50 patients of having 1st and early second degree haemorrhoids, presenting in surgical out door, wererandomly subjected to Injection Sclerotherapy and Daflon 500, and outcome of the two groups was compared, regardingimprovement in their presenting complaints and associated symptoms as well as side effects of the treatments. Results:22 patients of Injection sclerotherapy were cured, while in case of Daflon group 18 patients were cured from theirpresenting complaints. Conclusion: our study shows that both the Injection Sclerotherapy and the Daflon are goodmanagement options for 1st and 2nd degree haemorrhoids as out door based treatment.