Hemorrhoids

Overview

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels in the lower rectum and around the anus. They often result from straining to have bowel movements, constipation, and increased pressure on the lower rectum. They also can result from pregnancy, aging with weakness of the tissues, and diarrhea. Hemorrhoids can be either internal or external, depending on their location.

 

Diagnosis

The most common symptoms of hemorrhoids are rectal bleeding, itching, rectal pain and swelling, thrombosis, or protrusion of hemorrhoids during bowel movements. It is important that symptoms are checked by a colon and rectal surgeon because other conditions like anal or rectal cancer can also present in a similar way.

 

Treatment

 

Non-Surgical Treatments

High fiber diet and fiber supplementation is usually recommended along with increased water intake. Avoidance of straining and hard stools or loose stool as well. Sitz baths with warm water will also be helpful. Most of the hemorrhoids will respond to topical treatments with creams and ointments and improve in a matter of days. The swelling usually will take longer to improve.

 

Surgical Treatments

 
Rubber Band Ligation

A band is placed at the base of the hemorrhoid, which will fall off 5-7 days later. The hemorrhoid will regress because of a lack of blood supply. This method is painless but some patients exhibit discomfort or pressure for 24h. This method of treatment of hemorrhoids has great success rates and very high patient satisfaction. It takes place in an office setting due to lack of pain. In general, patients can return to work the same day.

 

ASCRS: Hemorrhoids

National Digestive Diseases Information Cleaninghouse: What are hemorrhoids?

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I read some reviews here and some bad reviews here I could see it might be the patient :-). I don't want to be mean, but as a patient, you need to take a little responsibility too. I understand, this is their JOB. You also have to understand, the people who run the office are no different than you. I have been here 4 or 5 times, every time I go, staff is EXCELLENT. Maybe not a bubbly smiley staff as I see people here giving a bad review, but they get it done. Be nice from start to finish with them, have all your info [license, INS, and copayment ready], and this will begin you visit perfectly. Colonoscopy prep? I'm a quadriplegic, and prepping sucks, BUT YOU NEED TO RESEARCH ONLINE along with instructions given by any doc to be sure of any issues, if there are, contact the physician, if he or she is short with you, ask to speak with another. This isn't rocket science people, we all don't get along with every doc. My first visit with Donat, I wasn't sure, but now I WILL ONLY SEE HIM, great guy, great doctor. Oh, if you don't like this practice/office, go to another one, bottom line.
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Noelle Maude is truly the only GI Healthcare provider that has listened to my symptoms and worked with me to improve them, rather than just giving me another pill to try.
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My experience at this center is always positive. I always feel comfortable and taken care of by true professionals from check in to leaving after a procedure. Dr Nandi is the best Gastrointestinal Doctor in the field. He truly cares about his patients and goes out of his way to help heal issues.
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We’re proud of our team here at Digestive Health Institute. Our health care providers include some of the very best colorectal surgeons, gastroenterologists and physician assistants. To learn more about our qualified team of specialists, please visit our providers page.

Anezi E. Bakken MD, MS

Sante D. Bologna MD, FACP

M. Emin Donat MD, FRCPC

Partha S. Nandi

Jack Tocco DO

John R. Weber MD

Richard T. Wille MD

Tusar Desai MD

Aalia Saeed, MD

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If you are a new patient, you can expect to have a complete physical exam. You will also be asked detailed questions about your current problems and your past medical history, your current medications, allergies, your family history and other pertinent medical information. If you are taking medications, please bring a completed medical history form with you to your appointment. Once the physician has reviewed your medical information and completed the physical examination, a plan of care will be developed. You may need to be seen again in the office, be referred back to your family physician for follow-up care, or require additional testing. If additional tests are needed, we will assist you in scheduling these tests.
What if I need to schedule an endoscopic procedure?

An endoscopic procedure allows the physician to visualize a part of your gastrointestinal tract with a special instrument called an endoscope. If your family physician has ordered testing, you will be contacted by telephone by one of our staff members. If a physician orders testing and you are in the office, the procedure can generally be scheduled during the course of your visit. You will be given a date, time, and location for the test, as well as written instructions telling you how to prepare for the test. If you have any questions about the procedure, please feel free to ask one of our staff members or the physician.

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