Hemorrhoids/Polyps

hemorroid pathophysiology

swollen or distended veins that protrude out of the rectum

hemorrhoid risk factor

prenancy, obsity, immobility, weight lifting

hemorrhoid s/s

pain with bowel movement, pain with sitting/itching, bright red blood with defecation

hemorrhoid diagnostic

digital exam or observation; finger up the butt

hemorrhoid procedure

hemorrhoidectomy

hemorrhoidectomy education

increase fiber, soften stool, report bleeding, have someone with pt on first bowel movement

hemorrhoid nursing care

warm compress, sitz bath, administer medication, post op care

hemorrhoid patient education

high fiber diet, avoid strainign, post op education, push fluids, mobility

polyps pathophysiology

abnormal tissue growth, benign or malignant

polyps risk factors

adults older than 60

polyps s/s

blood, bowel obstruction, n/v, abdominal pain, constipation

polyps diagnostic

removal of polyps, colonoscopy