Hemorrhoids

Symptomatic hemorrhoids are extremely common, and occur when the veins of the anus or rectum swell. This may happen due to some medical conditions, constipation, sedentary lifestyle, or pregnancy.

Symptoms of Hemorrhoids may include:

• Anorectal pain
• Protrusion of hemorrhoids
• Rectal bleeding
• Anal itchiness and discomfort

Internal hemorrhoids occur inside the rectum. Usually, patients are unlikely to see or feel this, but they may cause irritation of the anal area or bleeding.

External hemorrhoids occur on the exterior of the anus. When irritated, they can itch and bleed. Blood may pool inside the hemorrhoid and form a clot, called a thrombus. This causes significant pain and swelling.

Treatment

Our office specializes in various treatments of hemorrhoids, including topical treatments, oral supplements, hemorrhoid banding and infrared coagulation of hemorrhoids.

Hemorrhoid banding

Our office specializes in hemorrhoid banding. Under direct vision tight rubber bands are deployed around the base of the hemorrhoids, thus cutting off blood supply, causing part of the hemorrhoids to wither and fall off. The treatment is done in the office. It is painless. No anesthesia or special preparation is required.

Infrared coagulation

Our office specializes in infrared coagulation of hemorrhoids. Under direct vision infrared energy, or heat, is applied at the base of the hemorrhoids. Blood supply to the hemorrhoids thus is decreased, and the hemorrhoids partially shrivel away. The treatment is done in the office. It is painless. No anesthesia or special preparation is required.