Hemorrhoid Non-Surgical Treatments
What are hemorrhoids? The term hemorrhoids refers to a condition in which the veins around the anus
or lower rectum are swollen and inflamed. Hemorrhoids may result from straining to move stool. Other
contributing factors include pregnancy, aging, chronic constipation or diarrhea, and other possible factors.
What are hemorrhoids? The term hemorrhoids refers to a condition in which the veins around the anus
or lower rectum are swollen and inflamed. Hemorrhoids may result from straining to move stool. Other
contributing factors include pregnancy, aging, chronic constipation or diarrhea, and other possible factors.
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Our Non-Surgical Treatment
In more than 20 years clinical experience, a majority of
patients chose infrared coagulation over other hemorrhoid
treatments. This non-surgical procedure can significantly
shorten recovery time, allowing patients to return to normal
activities almost immediately.
State-of-the-art Technology
In more than 20 years clinical experience, a majority of
patients chose infrared coagulation over other hemorrhoid
treatments. This non-surgical procedure can significantly
shorten recovery time, allowing patients to return to normal
activities almost immediately.
State-of-the-art Technology
- Safe and effective
- Takes only seconds to perform
- Instantaneous coagulation without smoke or odor
- Less pain, fewer complications than rubber band
ligation
Hemorrhoids usually are not dangerous or life threatening. In most cases, hemorrhoidal symptoms will go
away within a few days. Although many people have hemorrhoids, not all experience symptoms. The most
common symptom of internal hemorrhoids is bright red blood covering the stool, on toilet paper, or in the
toilet bowl. However, an internal hemorrhoid may protrude through the anus outside the body, becoming
irritated and painful. This is known as a protruding hemorrhoid.
Symptoms of external hemorrhoids may include painful swelling or a hard lump around the anus that
results when a blood clot forms. This condition is known as a thrombosed external hemorrhoid.
In addition, excessive straining, rubbing, or cleaning around the anus may cause irritation with bleeding
and/or itching, which may produce a vicious cycle of symptoms. Draining mucus may also cause itching.
How common are hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are very common in both men and women. About half of the population have hemorrhoids by
age 50. Hemorrhoids are also common among pregnant women. The pressure of the fetus in the abdomen,
as well as hormonal changes, cause the hemorrhoidal vessels to enlarge. These vessels are also placed
under severe pressure during childbirth. For most women, however, hemorrhoids caused by pregnancy are
a temporary problem.
How are hemorrhoids diagnosed?
A thorough evaluation and proper diagnosis by the doctor is important any time bleeding from the rectum
or blood in the stool occurs. Bleeding may also be a symptom of other digestive diseases, including
colorectal cancer.
away within a few days. Although many people have hemorrhoids, not all experience symptoms. The most
common symptom of internal hemorrhoids is bright red blood covering the stool, on toilet paper, or in the
toilet bowl. However, an internal hemorrhoid may protrude through the anus outside the body, becoming
irritated and painful. This is known as a protruding hemorrhoid.
Symptoms of external hemorrhoids may include painful swelling or a hard lump around the anus that
results when a blood clot forms. This condition is known as a thrombosed external hemorrhoid.
In addition, excessive straining, rubbing, or cleaning around the anus may cause irritation with bleeding
and/or itching, which may produce a vicious cycle of symptoms. Draining mucus may also cause itching.
How common are hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are very common in both men and women. About half of the population have hemorrhoids by
age 50. Hemorrhoids are also common among pregnant women. The pressure of the fetus in the abdomen,
as well as hormonal changes, cause the hemorrhoidal vessels to enlarge. These vessels are also placed
under severe pressure during childbirth. For most women, however, hemorrhoids caused by pregnancy are
a temporary problem.
How are hemorrhoids diagnosed?
A thorough evaluation and proper diagnosis by the doctor is important any time bleeding from the rectum
or blood in the stool occurs. Bleeding may also be a symptom of other digestive diseases, including
colorectal cancer.
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