Hemorrhoidal diseases

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Hemorrhoidal disease is a widespread disorder. It is estimated that 50% of adults between 45 and 65 years of age present with any type of hemorrhoid. Its incidence is higher in Western countries where diet is characterized by inadequate fiber intake and is thus is associated with constipation, which determines straining with defecation and as a result the congestion in the hemorrhoidal plexus.

La enfermedad o patología hemorroidal es un trastorno ampliamente difundido. Se calcula que el 50% de los adultos de entre 45 y 65 años de edad presenta algún grado de hemorroides. La presencia de la enfermedad es mayor en los países occidentales en los cuales la dieta, caracterizada por su escaso contenido de fibras, se asocia a constipación lo que determina el esfuerzo defecatorio y con esto la congestión de los plexos hemorroidales.

Analpram-HC generic name: hydrocortisone/pramoxine class: anorectal preparations
Anucort-HC generic name: hydrocortisone class: topical steroids
Anusol generic name: pramoxine/zinc oxide class: anorectal preparations
Anusol Suppositoriesgeneric name: starch class: anorectal preparations
Anusol-HC generic name: hydrocortisone class: topical steroids
Anusol-HC Suppositories generic name: hydrocortisone class: topical steroids
Hemorrhoidal Ointment generic name: phenylephrine class: anorectal preparations
Hydrocortisone 1% In Absorbase generic name: hydrocortisone class: topical steroids
Lidocream generic name: lidocaine class: topical anesthetics
Lidoderm generic name: lidocaine class: topical anesthetics
Nupercainal generic name: dibucaine class: topical anesthetics
Preparation H generic name: phenylephrine class: anorectal preparations
Proctocream-HC generic name: hydrocortisone class: topical steroids
Proctofoam generic name: pramoxine class: topical anesthetics
Proctofoam HC generic name: hydrocortisone/pramoxine class: anorectal preparations
Proctosol-HC generic name: hydrocortisone class: topical steroids
Proctozone HC generic name: hydrocortisone class: topical steroids
Xylocaine Jelly generic name: lidocaine class: topical anesthetics
Xylocaine generic name: lidocaine class: topical anesthetics