| abstract |
A method of treating hemorrhoids which comprises inserting into the rectum of a subject afflicted therewith a substantially cylindrical shaped insert, comprising a water swellable polymer having a water content of at least 35% by weight, said insert having previously been frozen by being subjected to a temperature below 0° C. for a sufficient amount of time to freeze the free water therein and maintaining said insert with at least a portion thereof outside the sphincter muscle, and apparatus therefore. |