Hemorrhoids can be quite painful and they can cause intense itching. If you’ve had hemorrhoids, you know that they can make doing everyday things, like sitting down or walking around the grocery store, a lot more difficult. Fortunately, quick treatment can help you to return to your normal level of activity a lot faster. Doctors can treat hemorrhoids in several ways, but most people will benefit more from minimally invasive approaches. These can effectively treat your hemorrhoids without lengthy recovery periods.
Infrared Coagulation for Hemorrhoids
Infrared Coagulation is the newest minimally invasive hemorrhoid treatment option, and it’s most often used for hemorrhoids that are small to medium in size. It involves the use of infrared light to scar the tissue of the blood vessels sending blood to the hemorrhoid. This causes the hemorrhoid to die due to lack of nutrients. For optimal results, most patients will need two to three sessions. Sedation can also be used, so that patients do not experience discomfort during the procedure.
Sclerotherapy for Hemorrhoids
Those with minor hemorrhoids may benefit from sclerotherapy, a procedure that involves injecting an irritant into the area directly above the hemorrhoid. This helps to prevent the hemorrhoid from prolapsing and it kills the hemorrhoid. For up to 48 hours after the procedure, you may experience some dull pain, but this is generally tolerable for most patients. Complications are very rare and this procedure is successful for about 75 percent of patients.
Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids
In the United States, rubber band ligation is the most commonly performed treatment for hemorrhoids. The doctor will take a rubber band and tightly wrap it around the hemorrhoid’s base. This causes surrounding tissue to scar and the hemorrhoid to shrink. On average, you will need to have this procedure repeated two to four times, with six to eight weeks in between each procedure.
There is a risk for bleeding approximately for two to four days after you have this surgery done.
However, the bleeding is generally minor and it is very rare for it to be severe. This procedure can also be uncomfortable, and some patients report a feeling of tightness or pain after the procedure is complete. These discomforts usually go away shortly after the procedure.
The best suited minimally invasive hemorrhoid treatment for you will depend on how bad are your hemorrhoids. Your doctor will perform a full evaluation and will let you know which hemorrhoid treatment options are best for you. With the minimally invasive options, you will be able to go home almost immediately after the procedure, and recovery time is usually no longer than a couple days, if there is any at all.
For more information on hemorrhoids treatment, contact Chicago Hemorrhoid.
