Device for the treatment and regression of hemorrhoidal symptoms and for supporting the back / intervertebral discs

Abstract

Device (1) for the treatment and regression of existing hemorrhoids and counteracting newly developing hemorrhoids and the associated acute symptoms, as well as simultaneously for supporting and protecting the back / intervertebral discs, comprising a belt (2) with a webbing (3), characterized by an elongated pressure element (5) whose ends are attached to the webbing (3).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a device for the treatment and regression of existing hemorrhoids and counteracting newly developing hemorrhoids and the associated acute complaints, as well as simultaneously supporting and protecting the back / intervertebral discs, for example in the case of lumbar disc problems, here known in segment L5 / S1, according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0002] Belts are known through use, consisting of a strap worn around the midsection. The strap can be made of leather or braided, for example. Besides decorative aspects, belts are primarily used to hold up legwear such as trousers and skirts. Hemorrhoids are also known to be caused by an enlargement of the corpus cavernosum recti, which often requires surgery. Back pain is also a well-known widespread condition and is often caused by problems in the lumbar vertebrae and their intervertebral discs.

[0003] The invention is based on the object of creating a device which can be easily worn and put on and which enables both an improved treatment of hemorrhoid complaints and a support of the back and in particular the intervertebral discs.

[0004] The device that solves this problem is characterized by an elongated pressure element whose ends are attached to a belt strap. Such a device provides back support by placing the belt near the lumbar vertebrae, while the attached elongated pressure element, which can be positioned in the buttocks, exerts pressure on the anus or on symptomatic hemorrhoids located there. This can achieve significant relief from the symptoms.

[0005] Advantageously, the elongated pressing element can be designed as a band, rope, cord, or strap. Furthermore, the pressing element can be Y-shaped, i.e., have a branching point, with all three ends of the pressing element advantageously being attached to the webbing.

[0006] To exert particularly reliable pressure on the anus or the symptomatic hemorrhoids, the pressure element can comprise at least one tube element that can be positioned in the buttock cleft. The tube element can advantageously be made of plastic, which offers sufficient flexibility and stability.

[0007] To ensure reliable support of the hose element, a band, rope, cord, or strap of the pressure element can be provided that is guided through at least one hose element. This also allows the hose element to be moved particularly easily along the pressure element.

[0008] In addition, at least one positioning element can be provided to prevent the hose element from slipping. The positioning element can be, for example, a clamp, in particular a hose clamp, which is attached to the band, rope, cord, or strap and serves as a stop for the hose element.

[0009] To make it particularly easy to adjust the pressure element to a person, an adjustment device can be provided to change the length of the pressure element. For this purpose, buckles or D-rings can be provided, for example, through which the pressure element is adjustable at its ends and attached to the strap.

[0010] Advantageously, the device may also comprise a belt buckle for closing the belt strap, wherein two ends of the pressing element are fastened to the belt strap adjacent to the belt buckle, preferably at a distance of 1 cm to 20 cm, in particular at a distance of 3 cm to 15 cm. Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of a preferred embodiment with reference to the drawing.

[0011] In Fig. 1 shows a device 1 for treating hemorrhoid symptoms and supporting the back, which comprises a belt 2 with a strap 3. A pressure element 5 is also provided, the ends of which are attached to the strap 3.

[0012] The elongated pressing element 5 comprises a band 6, which can alternatively be designed as a rope, cord, or belt. As can be seen from the illustration, the pressing element is Y-shaped with a branch 7. Furthermore, a hose element 8 is provided on the pressing element 5, through which the band 6 is guided in the lower leg of the Y-shape.

[0013] In an alternative embodiment not shown, at least one positioning element, for example in the form of a hose clamp or a cable tie, can also be provided to prevent slipping of the hose element 8. In particular, two positioning elements can be provided, which are arranged at the opposite ends of the hose element 8 and thereby prevent unintentional displacement of the hose element 8 in both directions. The positioning elements can also be detachably designed to change the position of the hose element 8 along the pressure element 5.

[0014] In addition, an adjustment device (also not shown here) can be provided to change the length of the pressure element 5. This ensures that the pressure element 5, and in particular the tube element 8, are correctly positioned and rest against the anus with sufficient pressure in the buttock cleft.

[0015] As can be further seen from the illustration, the two ends of the pressing element of the upper legs of the Y-shape are fastened adjacent to the belt buckle 4, wherein the distance to the belt buckle 4 is preferably between 1 cm and 20 cm, in particular between 3 cm and 15 cm on each side.

[0016] Consequently, the device 1 can comprise an elongated pressure element 5 with a tube 8, which is guided by a band 6 or rope, the ends of which are attached to a belt strap 3 of a belt 2. The band 6 or rope runs from the right side of the belt buckle 4 between the legs—through the tube element 8—to the back of the belt 2, is correctly positioned there, and guided around it. The band 6 or rope is then guided back to the left side of the belt buckle 4 through the legs and the tube element 8.

[0017] Before locking / fixing at the two adjacent belt points on the front, the band 6 or rope is inserted into the selected and adjusted tube element and after adjusting the exact seating point (at the anus in the hemorrhoid area), the other end of the band 6 or rope is fixed at the left fixation point next to the belt buckle 4.

[0018] On the one hand, this device provides protection and support for the back through the belt's 2 position above or near the lumbar vertebrae and intervertebral discs. On the other hand, the attached elongated pressure element 5 or the tube element 8, which must be positioned in the buttock cleft, provides counterpressure on the anus or any symptomatic hemorrhoids present there. In acute hemorrhoid problems, this counterpressure effectively compensates for the pressure and thus prevents the extremely unpleasant pain.

[0019] In order to be able to exert particularly reliable pressure around the region around the anus or the symptomatic hemorrhoids, at least one tube element 8 for pressing can be present, which can be positioned in the buttock cleft.

[0020] The hose element 8 can advantageously be made of plastic / rubber, which has sufficient flexibility and stability.

[0021] For a reliable seating position of the hose element 8, the band 6 or a rope, a cord or a strap can be used, which is passed through the hose element 8 and can be secured against slipping with fixing points on the band 6 or rope.

[0022] Therefore, it is possible that the hose element 8 can be moved very slightly before fixing and the contact pressure can be increased by shortening the band 6 or the rope.

[0023] To prevent slipping of the hose element 8, a clamp, in particular a hose clamp, can be used, for example, which is attached to the band 6 or rope 6 and serves as a stop for the hose element 8. For reasons of comfort, individual fixation with nonwoven tape can also be prioritized.

[0024] In order to be able to adapt the pressure element 5 to a person particularly easily, an adjustment device can be provided in order to be able to change the length of the band 6 or rope or belt.

[0025] For this purpose, buckles, Velcro, or fleece tape, for example, can be useful, using which the rope is adjustable at its ends and attached to the belt. The band 6 or rope consists of a single piece and runs from the right side of the belt buckle 4 between the legs towards the back of the belt. It is then inserted into the tube element 8, which, after insertion into the tube element 8, encloses the belt strap 3 and leads back again. The band 6 or rope is now guided back through the tube element 8 and temporarily fixed on the left side next to the belt buckle until the exact adjustment has been made. This allows for easy adjustment and fixation of the pressure element 5 or the tube element 8 in the desired position.

[0026] The device 1 has been shown to also support the back with protective pressure on the intervertebral discs for the treatment of hemorrhoid complaints. As in Fig. As shown in Figure 1, a strap 6 or rope is guided through the hose element 8, and during the return, this strap 6 or rope splits again at the branch point 7 of the Y-shape. The first end of the strap 6 or rope is fixed on the right side next to the belt buckle 4, and the second end is temporarily attached to the strap 3 at the level of the belt buckle 4 on the left side and correctly fastened after final adjustment. List of reference symbols: 1 device 2 belts 3 webbing 4 belt buckle 5 Pressure element 6 volumes 7 Branch 8 hose element

Claims

[1] Device (1) for the treatment and regression of existing hemorrhoids and counteracting newly developing hemorrhoids and the associated acute complaints and at the same time for supporting and protecting the back / intervertebral discs, comprising a belt (2) with a belt strap (3), characterized by an elongated pressing element (5), the ends of which are attached to the belt strap (3). [2] Device (1) according to claim 1, characterized by that the elongated pressing element (5) comprises a band (6), a rope, a cord or a belt. [3] Device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that the pressing element (5) is Y-shaped. [4] Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the pressing element (5) comprises at least one hose element (8). [5] Device (1) according to claim 4, characterized bythat a band (6), a rope, a cord or a belt of the pressing element (5) is guided through the at least one hose element. [6] Device (1) according to one of claims 4 or 5, characterized by that a band (6), a rope, a cord or a belt of the pressing element (5) is guided through the at least one hose element (8), guided around the belt strap (3) on the back of the belt (2), guided again through the hose element (8) and fastened with the two ends to the belt strap (3) near the belt buckle (4). [7] Device (1) according to one of claims 4, 5 or 6, characterized by at least one positioning element to prevent slipping of the hose element (8). [8] Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by an adjustment device to change the length of the pressure element (5). [9] Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bya belt buckle (4), wherein two ends of the pressing element (5) are fastened to the belt strap (3) adjacent to the belt buckle (4), preferably at a distance of 1 cm to 20 cm, in particular at a distance of 3 cm to 15 cm.

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