Parvez Sheikh1, Catherine Régnier2, Fabienne Goron3, Ghislaine Salmat3. 1. Department of Colorectal Surgery, Saifee Hospital, Mumbai, India. 2. Servier International, 50 Rue Carnot, 92284 Suresnes Cedex, France. 3. Harris Interactive, 5 Avenue du Château, 94300 Vincennes, France.
Abstract
Background: This international study assessed the characteristics and treatment of individuals with hemorrhoids. Materials & methods: Online survey among nationally representative populations of adults from Brazil, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Russia and Spain, that identified participants who self-reported having hemorrhoidal disease. Results: Hemorrhoid prevalence was 11% (1725/16015); most respondents had low-severity disease (71%). Compared with the general population, participants with hemorrhoidal disease had more comorbidities (mean 3.1 vs 1.3) and included more women who had been pregnant (81 vs 68%). Common initial signs/symptoms were pain (60%), bleeding (47%) and discomfort (43%). Hemorrhoid respondents who consulted a physician were more likely to undergo interventions and take medications. Conclusion: The prevalence of hemorrhoidal disease in the adult population is 11%, mostly low-severity disease.
Background: This international study assessed the characteristics and treatment of individuals with hemorrhoids. Materials & methods: Online survey among nationally representative populations of adults from Brazil, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Russia and Spain, that identified participants who self-reported having hemorrhoidal disease. Results:Hemorrhoid prevalence was 11% (1725/16015); most respondents had low-severity disease (71%). Compared with the general population, participants with hemorrhoidal disease had more comorbidities (mean 3.1 vs 1.3) and included more women who had been pregnant (81 vs 68%). Common initial signs/symptoms were pain (60%), bleeding (47%) and discomfort (43%). Hemorrhoid respondents who consulted a physician were more likely to undergo interventions and take medications. Conclusion: The prevalence of hemorrhoidal disease in the adult population is 11%, mostly low-severity disease.
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Keywords:
epidemiology; hemorrhoid; online survey; prevalence; treatment pathway; venoactive drug
Authors: Juan Flich-Carbonell; Antoni Alegre-Martinez; Jose L Alfonso-Sanchez; Maria T Torres-Sanchez; Segundo Gomez-Abril; Maria I Martínez-Martínez; José M Martin-Moreno Journal: Nutrients Date: 2021-05-24 Impact factor: 5.717