Four out of five people will experience hemorrhoids in their lifetime. Also known as piles, hemorrhoids are essentially swollen or inflamed veins in the anal canal. Internal hemorrhoids form inside the anal canal, while external hemorrhoids swell near the opening of the anus.

The exact cause of hemorrhoids is unknown, but several factors can contribute to their development, including chronic constipation or diarrhea, pregnancy, aging, straining during bowel movements, overuse of laxatives or enemas, prolonged sitting on the toilet (e.g., reading, etc.) and being overweight. Good preventative methods such as limiting prolonged sitting on the toilet, avoiding the overuse of laxatives and enemas, and keeping a healthy diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits and whole grains, are often all you need to prevent or relieve hemorrhoids.

After a complete examination to determine the type and severity of your hemorrhoids, our experienced physician will determine the most effective treatment. Our goal is to get you feeling 100% in no time at all.

NON-SURGICAL OPTIONS:

Diet & lifestyle changes are often able to relieve mild hemorrhoid symptoms. These may include increased amount of fluids and fiber (e.g., fruits, vegetables, whole-grain breads and cereals, and fiber supplements), eliminating excessive straining to reduce the pressure on hemorrhoids, and/or sitting in a sitz bath of warm water.

Rubber band ligation works effectively on internal hemorrhoids that bleed or protrude with bowel movements. The procedure involves placing a small rubber band around the hemorrhoid to cut off its blood supply. The hemorrhoid and band fall off in a few days, and the wound usually heals in a week or two.
Sclerotherapy is used for smaller internal hemorrhoids that bleed but do not protrude. By injecting a solution around the blood vessels, your hemorrhoid specialist is able to cut off the blood supply to the hemorrhoid, causing it to shrink.
Infrared coagulation — sometimes referred to as laser — utilizes infrared light to treat internal hemorrhoid tissue. Multiple treatments are typically required and long-term results are somewhat less successful than rubber band ligation.
Transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization (THD) is a minimally invasive procedure involving a non-excisional ultrasound technique to decrease blood flow to the hemorrhoid(s). Since this procedure does not involve the surgical removal or cutting of the hemorrhoid tissue, it is less traumatic to the body than a hemorrhoidectomy and results in a faster recovery time with minimal discomfort. In most cases, patients can resume normal activities in 4-5 days. Visit our hemorrhoid center to see if you are a candidate for this procedure.

 

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