What to do if you have sciatica on your buttocks

Sickness on the buttocks generally refers to hemorrhoids. Sickness on the buttocks is closely related to sitting for a long time. Many people's jobs require them to sit for a long time, and they may sit for a whole day, which greatly increases the chance of hemorrhoids. Bed sores on the buttocks can cause severe pain and a feeling of heaviness, which is very uncomfortable. The solution is a concern for many patients. So, what should you do if you have sciatica on your buttocks? Let’s take a look below.

Surgery

Currently, surgical treatment of hemorrhoids is the best option, which includes traditional surgical treatment and minimally invasive treatment. Surgery can produce immediate results and stop the pain. However, you must pay attention to post-operative care. If you are not careful, it is easy to relapse. In addition, surgery may cause sequelae such as fecal incontinence.

Drug application therapy

This method involves applying the drug directly to the affected area. It is suitable for hemorrhoid prolapse, swelling and pain, anal itching caused by excessive secretions, postoperative bleeding and residual wounds, etc.

General treatment

It is suitable for most hemorrhoids, including the early stages of thrombotic and incarcerated hemorrhoids. Pay attention to your diet, avoid alcohol and spicy foods, increase fiber foods, eat more fruits and vegetables, drink more water, change bad bowel habits, and keep bowel movements smooth.

Suppository therapy

Refers to the method of local administration of drugs into the anus. This method is more effective than oral medication because local rectal administration acts directly on the hemorrhoids, takes effect quickly and effectively. After the drug is absorbed through the rectum, it can directly enter the general circulation without being detoxified by the liver. This not only reduces the liver's damage to the drug, but also reduces the drug's irritation to the liver.

Internal treatment

It refers to the method of treating hemorrhoids with oral medication. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the holistic concept and syndrome differentiation and treatment in the treatment of hemorrhoids. That is, on the basis of the theory of syndrome differentiation and treatment, different treatments are given according to different causes, pathologies, locations of the disease, different physical constitutions and ages.

Self-massage and Qigong therapy

Massage and Qigong therapy can improve local blood circulation and are beneficial for the prevention and treatment of hemorrhoids. The main method is to massage the Changqiang point at the tip of the coccyx and do anal lifting exercises every day, 1 to 2 times a day, 30 times each time. It can be suitable for hemorrhoids, anal relaxation, weak bowel movements, etc.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture treatment of hemorrhoids has a long history, and the works of doctors of all dynasties have recorded a variety of acupoints and methods for treating hemorrhoids. Commonly used acupoints include Zanzhu, Yankou, Yinjiao, Baihuanyu, Changqiang, Chengshan, etc. It is mainly suitable for symptoms such as internal hemorrhoid bleeding, prolapse, swelling and pain, and anal distension and discomfort, and has unique therapeutic effects.

Ligation and band ligation therapy

It will obstruct blood circulation in the anus, easily causing congestion, edema, pain, difficulty in defecation, etc.

Injection therapy

It is more effective for grade I and II bleeding internal hemorrhoids; the sclerosant is injected around the venous plexus in the submucosal layer to cause inflammatory reaction and fibrosis, thereby compressing and closing the varicose veins; the treatment can be repeated after 1 month to avoid injecting the sclerosant into the mucosal layer and causing necrosis.

Physical therapy

Laser therapy, cryotherapy, direct current therapy and copper ion electrochemical therapy, microwave thermocoagulation therapy, and infrared coagulation therapy are less commonly used.