Demography of Haemorrhoids in Jamhuriat Hospital, Kabul

Abstract

Basira Bek,1 Yahya Fayaz,2 Shahab Uddin Ahmadi,2 Rahila Bek,1 Reza Fahimi3 1Department of Medicine, Kateb University, Kabul, Afghanistan; 2Department of Stomatology, Khatam-AL-Nabieen University, Kabul, Afghanistan; 3Department of Clinic, Kateb University, Kabul, AfghanistanCorrespondence: Yahya Fayaz, Department of Stomatology, Khatam Al Nabieen University, Kabul, Afghanistan, Tel [phone], Email [email protected]: Hemorrhoids, common benign anorectal conditions, are associated with various factors, such as low fiber intake, constipation, and pregnancy. Treatment typically involves procedures such as banding and surgery.Objective: This retrospective investigation aimed to assess the frequency and demography of hemorrhoids in Kabul, Afghanistan.Materials and Methods: This study was conducted at Jamhuriat Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan. Two hundred and fifty-two patients who were diagnosed with hemorrhoids were included. All pertinent demographic data were collected from the medical records and analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics 25.Results: Males composed 83.7% of the patients, and 32.9% were aged 30– 40 years. A lower socioeconomic status was common (61.1%). Bleeding, prolapse, and pain were frequent symptoms. Surgical management was common for third- and fourth-degree hemorrhoids (51.6%).Conclusion: This study found a high prevalence of hemorrhoids among males (83.7%) and low-income individuals (61.1%), highlighting the need for further research into risk factors for delayed presentation.Keywords: hemorrhoids, rectal disease, anus disease, Afghanistan

Keywords

• hemorrhoids
• rectal disease
• anus disease
• afghanistan