Abstract A method and apparatus for reducing the pain, distention and bleeding of hemorrhoids during defecation. The method involves maintaining pressure on the hemorrhoidal veins of the anal canal, lower rectum and anal area during defecation to prevent swelling and distention of the hemorrhoidal veins. The method also includes preventing extrusion of the internal hemorrhoidal veins out of the anal canal during defecation. In performing the method, a tubular member is inserted in the anal canal so that it engages the walls of the canal and the area around the rectal opening. This tubular member is held in place during defecation. The inner or forward end of this tubular member is closed during insertion and then opened after it is positioned in the anal canal to permit excrement to pass therethrough.
A method for reducing the pain, distention and bleeding of hemorrhoidal veins in the natural anal canal during defecation including the steps of: inserting an open ended appropriately shaped tubular member into the anal canal to contact the walls and the hemorrhoidal veins, exerting pressure on said anal canal walls to reduce distension of said veins and support said tubular member during defecation, and removing said tubular member from said anal canal after defecation.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
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A method for reducing the pain, distention and bleeding of hemorrhoidal veins in the natural anal canal during defecation including the steps of: inserting an open ended appropriately shaped tubular member into the anal canal to contact the walls and the hemorrhoidal veins, exerting pressure on said anal canal walls to reduce distension of said veins and support said tubular member during defecation, and removing said tubular member from said anal canal after defecation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 1 including closing the inner end of said tubular member during insertion into the anal canal and opening said tubular member to permit excrement to pass through said tubular member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 2 in which closing of said inner end of said tubular member is accomplished by inserting an obturator therein while said tubular member remains in the anal canal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 1 in which said tubular member is also moved into supporting engagement with the area around the rectal opening upon insertion into the anal canal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 1 wherein said pressure is exerted on said anal canal walls by inflating said tubular member.