Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids develop when veins in your lower rectum become swollen. These veins drain blood from the mucous membranes surrounding your anus. Hemorrhoids can develop inside your rectum or around the outside of the anus.
They often cause a variety of unpleasant symptoms, including:
- Swelling and itching around the anus
- Pain during bowel movements
- Bleeding after bowel movements
- Tissue that bulges around the anal opening
Hemorrhoid symptoms can make using the toilet painful. If you have large hemorrhoids, you may even have trouble sitting comfortably.
What Are Hemorrhoids?
What Causes Hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are a type of varicose vein which can be caused by a number of reasons. The most common ones being:
- Genetics
- Excess Weight
- Pregnancy
- Heavy lifting
- Sitting or standing for long periods
- Constipation
Chronic constipation or a poor diet can also contribute to hemorrhoids. If you have trouble passing bowel movements, you may find yourself straining. But pushing too hard can put excess pressure on your anus veins. In time, this pressure can trigger the development of hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoid Treatment
About 50% of people over the age of 50 suffer from hemorrhoids. If you’re one of them, we can help by offering unique solutions for stubborn, bleeding and painful hemorrhoids. Your expert provider can eliminate your internal hemorrhoids using infrared coagulation (IRC)and external hemorrhoids by out-patient excision under local anesthesia. IRC is a simple, painless in-office procedure that uses infrared light to shrink internal hemorrhoids, requiring no downtime.
How Can I Get Rid of My Hemorrhoids?
If you have stubborn hemorrhoids, expert care is essential. Vein Institute offers in-office treatments, covered by most insurances, that are painless and require no downtime, gradually shrinking your hemorrhoids over time.
At the practice, you can receive infrared coagulation (IRC). This simple procedure involves minimal discomfort and requires no anesthetic. Unlike other hemorrhoid treatments that can be painful, IRC offers a painless solution both during and after the procedure, making it a much more comfortable option for patients seeking relief.
During IRC, your provider uses a small probe to deliver a short burst of infrared light to the affected area. The infrared light coagulates the veins that supply blood to hemorrhoids. Without blood flow, your hemorrhoids shrink.
Most patients can return to their normal activities right after IRC. But if you have several hemorrhoids, you might need more than one treatment. Your provider at Vein Institute can help you develop a comprehensive treatment plan.
Ready to get rid of stubborn, painful hemorrhoids? Call the office today or request an appointment online.