Hemorrhoid Pain

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the effectiveness of topical nifedipine 0.3% plus lidocaine 1.5% for uncomplicated hemorrhoidal disease. The main question it aims to answer is: Does topical nifedipine 0.3% plus lidocaine 1.5% lower symptoms in patients with uncomplicated acute hemorrhoidal disease? Participants already taking nifedipine 0.3% plus lidocaine 1.5% as part of their regular medical care for hemorrhoidal disease will undergo four visits over a 30-day period, including two telephone contacts and two in-person visits.

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if acupuncture improves pain control after hemorrhoidectomy in patients with symptomatic hemorrhoids. It will also learn about the safety of using acupuncture in surgical patients. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does acupuncture lower the maximal pain intensity after hemorrhoidectomy? Does acupuncture reduce analgesics requirement, length of hospital stay and quality of recovery? Researchers will compare fully active acupuncture to a sham treatment (a look-alike procedure with minimum acupuncture stimulation) to see if active acupuncture works to improve pain control. Participants will: Receive acupuncture treatment for 7 times over first 5 days after surgery. Visit the clinic once 2 weeks after surgery for checkups and tests. Keep a diary of their symptoms and the number of times they take pain-killers.

To demonstrate that postoperative pain secondary to Milligan and Morgan hemorrhoidectomy with Caiman® (AESCULAP®) and subsequent oral conventional analgesia is at least not greater than that generated after hemorrhoidectomy with monopolar diathermy and intravenous analgesia with care home at discharge.