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Hemorrhoid Treatment: Find Relief at Digestive Institute of Arizona
Commonly known as piles, hemorrhoids are inflamed blood vessels around the anus and rectum that affect millions of people. Though not lethal, they can cause severe pain and interfere with everyday life. At the Digestive Institute of Arizona, our team of veteran gastroenterologists knows how detrimental hemorrhoids can be. We provide a complete treatment plan for hemorrhoids that considers the severity of symptoms and individual requirements.
Understanding Hemorrhoids
There are two major types of hemorrhoids:
- Internal Hemorrhoids: These are located inside the rectum and are usually painless but can cause bleeding during defecation.
- External Hemorrhoids: These occur below the skin around the anus and lead to pain, pruritus, and swelling.
Causes of Hemorrhoids
Some causes of hemorrhoids include:
- Straining when bowel movements are interrupted by constipation or diarrhea
- Pregnancy
- Obesity
- Stationary lifestyle
- Aging
- Lifting heavy weight regularly
Symptoms of Hemorrhoids
General symptoms of piles may include:
- Pain and bleeding during defecation
- Burning or itching around the rectum
- Release of mucus through the anus
- Feeling that the bowels are not empty after a bowel movement
- Visible lump near the anal opening
Hemorrhoids Treatments at Digestive Institute of Arizona
Our wide range of treatments is suitable for all different sizes of hemorrhoids. We aim to provide optimal results with minimum discomfort or time off work.
Non-invasive Treatments
Lifestyle Changes
Changing what one eats, increasing the amount of fiber taken, and always ensuring enough water in the body can greatly decrease symptoms and prevent recurrence of hemorrhoids.
Sitz Baths
Warm sitz baths can reduce swelling and discomfort.
Topical Creams and Ointments
Over-the-counter ointments may offer momentary relief from pain and itching.
Minimally Invasive Procedures
Rubber Band Ligation
This requires placing a ring around the bottom of the piles to cut off blood flow. The piles shrink and fall off naturally without any pain or discomfort.
Infrared Coagulation
This uses controlled pulses of infrared light to shrink hemorrhoid tissue.
Sclerotherapy
Over-the-counter ointments may offer momentary relief from pain and itching.
Surgical Procedures
For certain hemorrhoid cases, surgery may be needed to remove them if they are big or don’t go away easily. We always make use of minimally invasive approaches in optimizing recovery.
Advantages of Choosing Digestive Institute of Arizona for Hemorrhoids Treatment
Having hemorrhoids can be difficult, but there are steps that an individual can take to control symptoms and also enhance the quality of life with Digestive Institute of Arizona. Choosing DIA Clinic include advantages:
- Well-Trained Gastroenterologists: Our board-certified gastroenterologists have a high level of expertise in diagnosing and treating various gastrointestinal diseases, including piles.
- Total Care: We take a personalized approach to understanding your symptoms and concerns before recommending the most appropriate treatment option for hemorrhoids.
- Less Invasive Procedures: Wherever feasible, we stress less invasive treatments that permit faster healing times and cause reduced pain.
- State-of-the-Art Technology: We apply up-to-date technology for accurate diagnosis and efficient treatment for hemorrhoids.
- Sympathetic Approach: The patient’s comfort is our priority throughout his/her treatment.
Schedule a Consultation
Do not hesitate to schedule a consultation with a gastroenterologist at the Digestive Institute of Arizona if you are experiencing symptoms of piles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hemorrhoids can self-cure themselves at times with increased fiber intake and better hydration for tiny hemorrhoids. However, intervention is usually required when the hemorrhoids are bigger or chronic.
A healthy lifestyle keeps you from having piles. This involves eating food high in fiber, drinking enough water, avoiding stress during excretion, and maintaining an ideal body mass index.
There may be risks in each option available for treatment. In any case, our doctors will communicate all the risks involved and the advantages of these treatments before they recommend them to you.
The duration of recuperation usually depends on a particular treatment. Minimal invasive procedures are usually not painful and allow fast healing. Our team will communicate with you what to expect post-treatment.