Usage instruction
The rod reaches its lowest temperature of minus (-15 ° C) after approx. 1-2 hours of storage in the freezer (-15° -20° C). The rod is then lubricated with a water soluable lubricant and is subsequently inserted into the anal canal for 5 – 10 Min. After cleaning and disinfection the rod is once again stored in its case in the freezer. ANOKRYO® can be used repeatedly and contains no harmful contents, is odorless, hygienic and causes no staining.
Those treating of these conditions are familiar with advantages and disadvantages of the above mentioned modes of therapy. Often a single procedure will not suffice to achieve healing. Most conditions do indeed have a tendency to heal spontaneously, this may however require a considerable amount of time, during which patients my have severe complaints.
Although the etiology of these conditions is not always clear.it appears that a permanent elevation of anal sphincter muscle tone is common to all, suggesting a contributing role in their development.
ANOKRYO® by combining low temperature with dilatation, offers an effective mode of mode of treatment to safely and rapidly alleviate the patient’s symptoms and accelerate healing.
This is achieved by cold application at temperatures of minus 15° C and dilatation to 15 mm with the ANOKRYO® rod. The duration of a single treatment is 5 -10 minutes and should commence 2 -3 times daily.
Venous return is promoted and arterial inflow is reduced thus reducing sphincter muscle tone. This is to turn relieves pain and inhibits inflammation.
The use of low temperature application and dilatation in treating anal conditions is gaining popularity because it is effective, there are no untoward effects and is most suitable for home use.