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    Haemorrhoids (adjunctive care)

    Also known as: haemorrhoids, piles, hemorrhoidal disease

    Haemorrhoids are swollen veins in and around the anus that can bleed, itch or ache. First-line care is more fibre and fluid, avoiding straining, and topical treatments; banding or surgery suit persistent cases. Chinese medicine sees Damp-Heat pouring downward, Blood stasis, and sinking Spleen Qi.

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    Lifestyle & Diet

    • •Eat plenty of fibre and drink water to keep stools soft.
    • •Don't strain or sit on the toilet for long.
    • •Keep active; avoid long periods of sitting.
    • •Warm salt baths can ease soreness.

    Cautions & Contraindications

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    • •Do not needle or apply moxa directly to haemorrhoids; GV1 needs careful technique and consent.[]
    • •Never treat rectal bleeding without medical assessment for other causes.[,]

    When to reassess or seek care again

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    Review bleeding, pain and prolapse every 2–4 weeks; refer for banding or surgical opinion if persistent beyond 6–8 weeks.

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    Sources & Further Reading

    Clinical guidance, red flags and safety notes on this page draw on the following current sources alongside the classical references above.

    1. Haemorrhoids — Healthdirect
      Healthdirect Australia · 2024
    2. Haemorrhoids — NICE CKS
      NICE · 2023
    3. Bowel cancer screening — Cancer Council Australia
      Cancer Council Australia · 2024
    4. Chinese medicine practitioner registration standards
      AHPRA · 2024

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