Hemorrhoid measurer

By designing a hemorrhoid measuring device with a rotatable measuring arm and a scale, the problem of lack of accurate measurement in traditional hemorrhoid diagnosis is solved, enabling accurate assessment of the size and extent of hemorrhoids, and improving the accuracy and efficiency of diagnosis and treatment.

CN223653820UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-12DONGFANG HOSPITAL BEIJING UNIV OF CHINESE MEDICINE
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422850164.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-21
Publication Date
2025-12-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-21

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Technical Problem

Traditional methods of diagnosing hemorrhoids lack precise quantitative means of measuring the size and extent of hemorrhoids, leading to imprecise treatment, which affects efficacy and patient recovery.

Method used

A hemorrhoid measuring device was designed, including a handle, a measuring arm and a connecting shaft. The measuring arm can rotate around the connecting shaft and is equipped with a scale and a touch pad for measuring the size and extent of hemorrhoids in the rectum.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy of hemorrhoid diagnosis and treatment efficiency, and enables precise assessment of the size and extent of hemorrhoids through standardized measurement tools.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of medical instruments, and discloses a haemorrhoids measurer, which comprises a handle, measuring arms and a connecting shaft, one end of the handle is connected with the connecting shaft, the periphery of the connecting shaft is connected with N groups of measuring arms in a circumferential array mode, the N groups of measuring arms are respectively vertical to the handle and are located on the same measuring plane, and the N groups of measuring arms are perpendicular to the handle. The N sub-regions are used for equally dividing the measuring plane into N sub-regions and observing the size of the occupied range of haemorrhoids in the sub-regions; wherein N is a positive integer, and N is greater than or equal to 2; a sliding groove is formed in the connecting shaft, one end of the measuring arm is arranged in the sliding groove, and the measuring arm rotates around the connecting shaft to adjust the angle of the haemorrhoids measuring arm. The size and the range occupied by haemorrhoids in the rectum can be measured through the measuring arm, and compared with traditional subjective visual diagnosis, the diagnosis accuracy is improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of medical devices, in particular to a hemorrhoid measuring device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Hemorrhoids are a common disease in anorectal surgery, and its treatment and prognosis largely depend on the accurate measurement of the size and range of hemorrhoids. Traditional diagnostic methods mainly rely on the subjective judgment and experience of doctors, lacking precise quantitative means, which may lead to inaccurate treatment and affect the efficacy and recovery of patients.

[0003] In the prior art, doctors usually use anorectal endoscopes for visual examination, but this visual examination method cannot provide accurate data on the size and range of hemorrhoids, and lacks standardized measuring tools, which directly affects the accuracy of hemorrhoid diagnosis and treatment effect. SUMMARY

[0004] (I) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the present application provides a hemorrhoid measuring device.

[0006] (II) Technical solutions

[0007] To solve the above problems, the present application provides the following technical solutions: a hemorrhoid measuring device, comprising a handle, a measuring arm and a connecting shaft, one end of the handle is connected with the connecting shaft, N groups of measuring arms are connected in a circumferential array around the connecting shaft, N groups of the measuring arms are perpendicular to the handle and in the same measuring plane, so as to divide the measuring plane into N sub-regions, for observing the size of the hemorrhoids occupying the sub-regions;

[0008] Wherein, N is a positive integer, and N≧2;

[0009] A sliding groove is formed on the connecting shaft, one end of the measuring arm is arranged inside the sliding groove, and the measuring arm rotates around the connecting shaft to adjust the angle of the hemorrhoid measuring arm.

[0010] Preferably, one end of the measuring arm is connected with a connecting rod, the connecting rod is connected with a roller, and the connecting rod and the roller are arranged inside the sliding groove.

[0011] Preferably, the other end of the measuring arm is provided with a touch pad made of soft silicone material.

[0012] Preferably, a scale is arranged on the measuring arm for measuring the length of the hemorrhoids.

[0013] Preferably, the number N of the measuring arms is four, and the four measuring arms are arranged in a circumferential array around the connecting shaft in the initial state.

[0014] Preferably, the four measurement arms divide the measurement plane into four sub-regions for observing the range of hemorrhoidal nodes in the sub-regions.

[0015] Preferably, one side of the connecting shaft is provided with a protractor for measuring the angle between adjacent measurement arms on the connecting shaft.

[0016] Preferably, the handle and measurement arms are made of polystyrene material.

[0017] A method for using a hemorrhoidal node measuring device, comprising the following steps:

[0018] Combine the inner core rod and the outer sleeve of the anorectal endoscope, slowly insert into the patient's anus until the inside of the rectum is seen;

[0019] Pull out the inner core rod of the anorectal endoscope, leave the outer sleeve in the anus, and perform routine visual examination;

[0020] Hold the handle part of the hemorrhoidal node measuring device in your hand, and insert the measurement arm part through the outer sleeve of the anorectal endoscope into the vicinity of the hemorrhoidal node;

[0021] Adjust the angle of the measurement arm to fit the surface of the hemorrhoidal node;

[0022] Read the scale on the measurement arm and record the angle of the measurement arm to assess the size and range of the hemorrhoidal node;

[0023] Extract the hemorrhoidal node measuring device and continue to check or remove the anorectal endoscope to complete the measurement.

[0024] (Three) beneficial effects

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the present application provides a hemorrhoidal node measuring device, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0026] 1. The hemorrhoidal node measuring device can measure the size and range of the hemorrhoidal node in the rectum, which improves the accuracy of diagnosis compared with traditional subjective visual examination.

[0027] 2. The hemorrhoidal node measuring device is compact and easy to operate, and doctors can quickly master the use method, improving the diagnosis and treatment efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the hemorrhoidal node measuring device of the present application;

[0029] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of the connection between the connecting shaft and the measurement arm of the present application;

[0030] Figure 3 is a diagram of the use state of the present application after the measuring device.

[0031] In the figure: 1, handle; 2, measuring arm; 21, scale; 22, connecting rod; 23, roller; 24, touch pad; 3, connecting shaft; 31, sliding groove; 4, angle disc; 5, anorectal endoscope. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative work fall within the scope of the present application.

[0033] Please refer to Figures 1-2 The present application provides a new technical solution: a hemorrhoid measuring device, comprising a handle 1, a measuring arm 2 and a connecting shaft 3, one end of the handle 1 is connected with the connecting shaft 3, the connecting shaft 3 is connected with N groups of measuring arms 2 in a circumferential array around the connecting shaft 3, N groups of the measuring arms 2 are perpendicular to the handle 1 respectively and are in the same measuring plane, so as to divide the measuring plane into N sub-regions for observing the size of the range occupied by the hemorrhoid in the sub-region;

[0034] Wherein, N is a positive integer, and N≧2;

[0035] The measuring plane is the plane perpendicular to the handle 1 of the N groups of measuring arms 2, and the measuring plane is the circular region formed by the free ends of the N groups of measuring arms 2 in the maximum open state, the boundary of each sub-region is determined by the connecting line of the free ends of the adjacent two measuring arms 2, and the area of each sub-region is equal;

[0036] The connecting shaft 3 is provided with a sliding groove 31, one end of the measuring arm 2 is arranged inside the sliding groove 31, and the measuring arm 2 rotates around the connecting shaft 3 to adjust the angle of the hemorrhoid measuring arm 2.

[0037] In some embodiments, one end of the measuring arm 2 is connected with a connecting rod 22, the connecting rod 22 is connected with a roller 23, and the connecting rod 22 and the roller 23 are arranged inside the sliding groove 31; the sliding groove 31 is annularly arranged, and in use, the roller 23 rolls inside the sliding groove 31, which can drive the 22 to rotate 360° around the connecting shaft 3 inside the sliding groove 31, so as to adjust the angle of the measuring arm 2.

[0038] In some embodiments, the other end of the measuring arm 2 is provided with a touch pad 24 made of soft silicone material, which is used to reduce the stimulation and damage to the hemorrhoid.

[0039] In some embodiments, the measuring arm 2 is provided with a scale 21 for measuring the length of the hemorrhoid.

[0040] In some embodiments, the number N of the measuring arms 2 is four, and the four measuring arms 2 are arranged in a circumferential array around the connecting shaft 3 in the shape of a "cross" in the initial state.

[0041] In some embodiments, the four measuring arms 2 divide the measuring plane into four sub-areas for observing the range of the hemorrhoidal nodule in the sub-area.

[0042] In some embodiments, one side of the connecting shaft 3 is provided with a protractor 4 for measuring the angle between adjacent measuring arms 2 on the connecting shaft 3, so that the doctor can more accurately read the opening angle of the measuring arms.

[0043] In some embodiments, the handle 1 and the measuring arms 2 are made of polystyrene material, which has good hardness and stability, and is low in cost, suitable for the manufacture of medical equipment.

[0044] Please refer to Figure 3 In some embodiments, a method for using a hemorrhoidal nodule measuring device includes the following steps:

[0045] Combine the inner core rod and the outer sleeve of the anorectal endoscope 5, slowly insert it into the patient's anus until the inside of the rectum is seen;

[0046] Pull out the inner core rod of the anorectal endoscope 5, leaving the outer sleeve in the anus, and perform a routine visual examination;

[0047] Hold the handle part of the hemorrhoidal nodule measuring device in your hand, and insert the measuring arm part through the outer sleeve of the anorectal endoscope 5 into the vicinity of the hemorrhoidal nodule;

[0048] Adjust the angle of the measuring arms 2 to fit the surface of the hemorrhoidal nodule;

[0049] Read the scale on the measuring arms 2 and record the opening angle of the measuring arms 2 to evaluate the size and range of the hemorrhoidal nodule;

[0050] Extract the hemorrhoidal nodule measuring device, continue to check or remove the anorectal endoscope 5, and complete the measurement.

[0051] When using a hemorrhoid measuring device, firstly, the core rod and outer sleeve of the anorectal endoscope 5 are assembled and slowly inserted into the patient's anus until the rectum is visible. The location, size, and shape of the hemorrhoids are observed through the anorectal endoscope 5. Then, the core rod of the anorectal endoscope 5 is slowly withdrawn, leaving the outer sleeve inside the anus. The doctor holds the handle 1 part of the hemorrhoid measuring device in their hand and gently inserts the measuring arm 2 part through the outer sleeve of the anorectal endoscope 5 near the hemorrhoid. The handle 1 is gently rotated to adjust the angle of the measuring arm 2 so that it can fit the surface of the hemorrhoid. When the measuring arm 2 is fully fitted to the surface of the hemorrhoid, the doctor can read the length of the hemorrhoid through the scale 21 on the measuring arm and read the angle between adjacent measuring arms 2 through the angle disc 4 on one side of the connecting shaft 3. The angle of the measuring arm 2 is recorded to assess the size and extent of the hemorrhoid. Finally, the hemorrhoid measuring device is slowly withdrawn from the outer sleeve of the anorectal endoscope 5 to complete the measurement.

[0052] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A hemorrhoid measuring device, characterized in that, Includes a handle (1), measuring arms (2) and a connecting shaft (3). One end of the handle (1) is connected to the connecting shaft (3). N sets of measuring arms (2) are connected in a circular array around the connecting shaft (3). The N sets of measuring arms (2) are perpendicular to the handle (1) and are located on the same measuring plane, so as to divide the measuring plane into N sub-regions for observing the size of the area occupied by hemorrhoids in the sub-regions. Where N is a positive integer, and N≧2; A groove (31) is provided on the connecting shaft (3). One end of the measuring arm (2) is located inside the groove (31), and the measuring arm (2) is rotated around the connecting shaft (3) to adjust the angle of the hemorrhoid measuring arm (2).

2. The hemorrhoid measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the measuring arm (2) is connected to a connecting rod (22), and the connecting rod (22) is connected to a roller (23). The connecting rod (22) and the roller (23) are arranged inside the slide groove (31).

3. The hemorrhoid measuring device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The other end of the measuring arm (2) is provided with a touch pad (24), which is made of soft silicone material.

4. A hemorrhoid measuring device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The measuring arm (2) is equipped with a scale (21) for measuring the length of hemorrhoids.

5. A hemorrhoid measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of measuring arms (2) is N, which is four. In the initial state, the four measuring arms (2) are arranged in a "+" shape in a circular array around the connecting shaft (3).

6. A hemorrhoid measuring device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The four measuring arms (2) divide the measuring plane into four sub-regions for observing the range of hemorrhoids within the sub-regions.

7. A hemorrhoid measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, An angle plate (4) is provided on one side of the connecting shaft (3) for measuring the angle between adjacent measuring arms (2) on the connecting shaft (3).

8. A hemorrhoid measuring device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The handle (1) and measuring arm (2) are made of polystyrene.