Inflammation is one of the problems in haemorrhoids. It is a major cause of pain and discomfort in this condition. When too much pressure is exerted on the veins of the rectum or anus as a result of colon obstruction with digested food materials, the veins involved in the affected part engorge and becomes filled with blood. Pooling of blood in a certain part of the vein results from impaired circulation brought about by the obstruction. If the engorgement is not relieved, inflammation occurs.
One of the goals in the treatment of hemorrhoids is the relief of inflammation, and one of the anti-inflammatory medicines used belongs to the group of corticosteroids, one of which is Anusol.
Corticosteroids have anti-inflammatory effects and one of them is hydrocortisone. Most corticosteroids end with –sone, like Betamethasone, Prednisone and Cortisone, to which hydrocortisone is an example. One of the hydrocortisones used is Anusol. The use of Anusol is like shooting two birds in one stone- you not only relieve the inflammation, but you also get to relieve the burning sensation associated with this condition.
Anusol comes in two forms- the ointment form and the suppository type. What makes Anusol effective for haemorrhoids? One property of Anusol is an emollient agent or in layman’s term, a moisturizing agent, to relieve the burning sensation you feel when the disease protrude out into the anus. Another variant of Anusol called Anusol PLUS contains topical anesthetic that relieves both the pain and the itch in haemorrhoids. Both Anusol and Anusol PLUS have the ointment and suppository forms. The question is, when and how to use the ointment and when and how to use the suppository?
You can actually use any of these two forms, it just depends on which is more convenient for you. Suppository application is invasive and is usually uncomfortable. It sometimes requires you to stay on bed until the drug dissolves. These are usually used for children and elderly. To insert it, rinse the area first with warm water and pat dry. Remove the suppository from the foil and gently insert it into the rectum. To ensure proper insertion, let the individual lie on his left side and insert the suppository until the initial 3rd of your little finger reaches the anus. You can use this in the morning and one in the evening, before you go to sleep.
The ointment, on the other hand, is more convenient because all you have to do is to apply it on the surface of the affected part. Just like in the insertion of suppository, you have to rinse the affected area first with clean warm water. Apply the ointment smoothly over the surface of the external area.
Anusol ointment can also be applied internally. All you have to do is to lubricate the applicator, which is already included in the medicine package, with little amount of ointment and attach it to the tube. Insert the applicator into the anus and squeeze the tube gently, allowing the ointment to be released internally. You can apply this ointment as often as every 4 hours, or every after bowel movement.
When applying Anusol for hemorrhoids, be alert for signs of hypersensitivity and side effects, like dryness and irritation. If these occur, stop the application immediately and don’t forget to ask your doctor for advice.
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