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Hemorrhoids.

J A Gricar, S A Goodwin, D G Cave

    Managed Care Interface
    |May 7, 1998
    PubMed
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    Most hemorrhoid patients require minimal treatment, with many avoiding prescription drugs. Further research into laxative use could reveal significant cost savings for preventing recurrent hemorrhoid cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Health Economics

    Background:

    • Hemorrhoids are a common condition requiring medical and surgical interventions.
    • Understanding treatment patterns and associated costs is crucial for healthcare management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the treatment patterns and healthcare resource utilization for patients with routine hemorrhoids.
    • To explore potential cost savings related to preventative measures, specifically laxative use.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of office visits, prescriptions, and procedures for hemorrhoid patients.
    • Examination of treatment modalities, including surgical interventions and prescription drug use.
    • Assessment of direct surgical charges as a component of overall medical costs.

    Main Results:

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    • Patients with routine hemorrhoids averaged 1.25 office visits and 1.38 procedures annually.
    • 63.9% of patients received treatment without prescription drugs; 72% of costs were surgical.
    • Prescription laxative use was low (1.5%), but over-the-counter (OTC) use was not assessed.

    Conclusions:

    • Routine hemorrhoid treatment often involves outpatient procedures rather than extensive prescription drug use.
    • Significant cost savings may be achievable through the appropriate use of OTC stool softeners and laxatives for prevention.
    • Further investigation into prescribing patterns for laxatives is warranted to confirm cost-saving potential.