Hemroid Treatment

Hemorrhoid surgery has come along way from the surgeries of the recent past. Most hemroid surgery used to involve the actual cutting of the hemorrhoids to remove them from the body, this is called a hemorrhoidectomy. Because this technique may result in long term problems, pain, and a slower recovery, more advanced techniques have gained favor resulted in less discomfort and a much quicker recovery time. The hemorrhoidectomey is still used today, but only for more serious conditions.

Here is a list of some of the most common hemroid surgery options available:

Rubber Band Ligation – A tiny elastic band is wrapped tightly around the hemorrhoid so that the blood is cut off and then the hemorrhoid is just naturally removed from the body.

Hemorrhoidectomy – This procedure is exactly what it sounds like, a surgery to remove the hemorrhoid. This is usually only used in the worst cases because the recovery is very painful and it might cause incontinence problems down the road.

Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy – This is usually performed on prolapsed hemorrhoids and not external hemroids. It is very similar to the rubber band ligation in that it cuts off the blood supply to the hemorrhoid so that it can be simply removed.

Sclerotherapy – An injectable irritant (sclerosant) is injected into the hemorrhoid itself and this causes the veins to harden and then the hemorrhoid shrivels up and dies.

Doppler Guided Hemorrhoidal Artery Ligation – During this procedure, an ultrasound (Doppler) devise is used to find hemorrhoidal arteries which are then cut off with a small stitch. With this treatment, there is less discomfort and possible complications than with surgery and the process is very quick and easy.

Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids (PPH) – A stapler is used to move the anal cavity tissue in such a way that blood supply is cut off to the hemorrhoid and it shrinks, this usually takes 4 to 8 weeks. This is   less painful than a hemorrhoidectomy because it is done in the area with no pain sensors; it also has a faster recovery time and less possible complications.

These are some of the most common surgical hemorrhoid treatment options, but there are several other surgical hemroid treatment options that your doctor may discuss with you. Only in the worst hemorrhoid cases is it necessary to have surgery and with any luck you will be able to control your hemorrhoids without the need for surgery. Usually simple lifestyle changes are enough to manage the condition.