Hello. Can Sclerotherapy Be Used To Successfully Treat Grade 3

Posted on Sun, 23 Jun 2019

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Question : Hello. Can Sclerotherapy be used to successfully treat Grade 3 prolapse internal hemorrhoids and, if so, would it cause scarring?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Yes sclerotherapy can be done to treat grade III internal hemorrhoids.
Yes it shrinks hemorrhoids by scarring only.
Regards,
Dr.R.K

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (39 hours later)

Hello and thank you for replying. It is my understanding that Sclerotherapy is only recommended for internal hemorrhoids that are Grades 1 and 2, but not 3 or 4. If you happen to agree with this assessment, then would you know the reason why and, also, does the fact that they are prolapse have any impact? Thank you so much.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Though sclerotherapy is usually recommended for Grade 1 and 2 hemorrhoids, all four grades of hemorrhoids can be treated by sclerotherapy. Prolapse will not have any impact.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar