International Journal of Health and Clinical Research

Yazarlar: Rohit Phandis, Md Faiz Hussain, Ghnana Prakash, Amulya Kutikuppala

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Anahtar Kelimeler:Haemorrhoids,Lifestyle habits,PSS score.

Özet: Background: Haemorrhoids are enlargement and distal displacement of normal anal cushion caused due to constipation & prolonged straining . The prevalence of patient presenting with disease remains lower than the actual burden of disease in the population .The study was undertaken to assess modifiable life style habits associated with the disease. Method: Questionnaire based study in which the PSS score and various life style habits of patients with haemorrhoids were assessed.Result: Out of 65 patients with haemorrhoids 24 (36.9%) patients had a PSS score of 1, 37(56.9%) patients had PSS score of 2 and 4(6.2%) patients had a PSS score of 3. 93.8% of patients consume non vegetarian diet, 66.2% patients spend >=10 mins in toilet, 81.5% patients have bowel movements <=2 per day, 18.5% patients use Indian toilet , 81.5% patients use western toilet .Conclusion: Haemorrhoids are one the common diseases observed due to faulty life style & defecatory habits, when not associated with other co morbidities can be modified to prevent the disease. Keywords: Haemorrhoids, lifestyle habits, PSS score.

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