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Study aim
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In this study we aimed to produce a combination of olive oil and honey propolis in the form of lotions and assess its healing and side effects in comparison with routine treatment, anti-hemorrhoid ointment (containing hydrocortisone and lidocaine).
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Design
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Randomized controlled clinical trial, not blinded, phase 2-3 on100 patients. Excel software permutations formula was used to randomize the block sequences.
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Settings and conduct
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100 over 18 years patients, with second-degree hemorrhoids or above, who are referred to the colonoscopy ward of Baqiyatallah hospital will be included in the study. Patients in both groups will use the dosage of medication similarly (topical/rectal, twice daily for one month).
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Inclusion:
Patients with grade 2 or more hemorrhoid degree, diagnosed by colonoscopy.
exclusion:
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease, pregnancy, lactation, history of hemorrhoid surgery and other anorectal diseases such as anal fissures, anorectal malignancies, heavy bleeding, general instability, hemorrhoid complications or exacerbation of symptoms (such as bleeding and pain) and occurrence of drugs side effects are excluded from the study.
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Intervention groups
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The case group is treated with flavonoid lotion and the control group treated with anti-hemorrhoid ointment, twice daily for one month. Patients are followed weekly with history and physical examination
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Main outcome variables
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Therapeutic effect of flavonoid leucine
The safety of the flavonoid leucine
Comparison of flavonoid leucine function with anti-hemorrhoid ointment