Cold therapy for pain after hemorrhoid surgery
Part of Digestive system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests if applying cold therapy (cryotherapy) can help reduce pain after hemorrhoid removal surgery. It may be an option for patients who need elective surgery for grade 3 or 4 hemorrhoids.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older
- You must have grade 3 or 4 hemorrhoids requiring surgery
- You cannot have other anal conditions like fissures or fistulas
- You cannot have inflammatory bowel disease
- You must not have problems with bowel control or weak anal sphincter muscles
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