대한대장항문학회

One hundred cases of first-and second-degree bleeding hemorroids were treated with<br>direct current therapy from March, 1992 to June, 1992 at Song-Do Anorectal Hospital.<br>During the therapy, pain occurred in 5 cases, hypertension in 2 cases and syncope in 2<br>cases. The most common side effect was mild anal discomfort.<br>After 1 year, follow up studies were Possible in 70 Patients.<br>The results were as follows:<br>1) Among the 70 bleeding hemorrhoid patients,51 cases(73%) were asymptomatic, and<br>8 cases (11%) were symptomatically improved.<br>2) Among the 25 prolapsed hemorrhoid patients,8 cases(32%) were asymptomatic, and<br>8 cases (32%) were symptomatically improved.<br>The results of this study show that direct current therapy is an effective method in<br>treating first-and second-degree bleeding hemorrhoids<br>The treatment is more effective for bleeding hemorrhoids than prolapsed ones.<br>In addition, by using this therapy in the early stage of hemorrhoid developments we<br>should be able to avoid third-and fourth-decree hemorrhoids.<br>