Hemorrhoids are a widespread condition that affects many individuals. Hemorrhoids consist of swollen veins in the anal canal that may cause pain during bowel movements as well as bleeding from them.
Hemorrhoid energy therapy is a noninvasive solution for treating Grade I to III internal hemorrhoids that bleed. Studies have proven its efficacy compared to traditional solutions like rubber band ligation or injection sclerotherapy.
Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy is an increasingly popular and safe approach for treating spider and varicose veins, often through injecting a chemical into blood vessels to cause them to become inflamed and eventually fade over a period of weeks or months. This procedure can be performed at either a clinic or doctor’s office and has proven an effective choice for many.
Candidates for this treatment typically fall between 30 and 60 years of age and do not have any history of blood clotting problems. When informing their physician of medications or supplements currently taken, pregnant and nursing women must not go through sclerotherapy as it could pose risks to them or their unborn or nursing infant.
During treatment, patients lie on their back with legs elevated. An ultrasound scan identifies damaged veins which are then targeted with needle insertion into them for injection of sclerotherapy solution to seal off. Over time, as blood is diverted away from these unhealthy veins through blood diversion strategies and more natural alternatives are created, scar tissue forms in its place eventually dissolving away and eventually becoming scar tissue itself over time. The number of treatments required will depend on both size of affected vein and extent of damage sustained.
Microsclerotherapy, an innovative yet minimally invasive technique, is often employed to treat various conditions, including venulectasia (blue veins on the legs). This procedure entails inserting a tiny needle into each affected vein before injecting solution that causes blood vessels to close over several weeks or months – also making microsclerotherapy an excellent remedy for hemorrhoids as it targets small blood vessels responsible for painful symptoms.
Hemorrhoid Energy Therapy with the HET bipolar system provides a simple, noninvasive method to address symptoms associated with grade I and II internal hemorrhoids without surgery. HET’s low treatment temperature minimizes collateral tissue damage while its effectiveness allows most patients to achieve complete hemorrhoid resolution in one treatment session – no preparation required or multiple enemas are needed; making HET an attractive choice for busy individuals who can access its benefits anytime day or night.
Infrared Coagulation
Infrared coagulation is one of the most popular non-surgical hemorrhoid energy treatments. This outpatient procedure uses a special probe to deliver short bursts of infrared light energy directly onto hemorrhoids using short pulses of infrared light energy, causing their blood vessels to shrink and close off, thus eliminating symptoms altogether. Furthermore, Infrared coagulation is safe and non-surgical without anesthesia being needed as part of its procedure.
This treatment option can be used on both external and internal hemorrhoids, and is ideal for individuals unable or unwilling to undergo more invasive surgeries. You’ll lie on your back with legs bent and feet flat on an examination table while your doctor inserts a small probe into your anus and applies short bursts of infrared light energy directly onto the affected hemorrhoids – you may feel an uncomfortable but harmless tingle when the probe touches your skin; don’t be alarmed if this occurs – don’t worry; no harm done – just relax and don’t worry!
Within several sessions of IRC treatment, the swollen hemorrhoids will begin to subside and heal. You will require regular IRC treatments until your hemorrhoids have fully subsided and do not return. Furthermore, strain-free bowel movements and eating foods rich in fiber will further decrease your risk for future hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels found in the lower rectum and anus that bleed during bowel movements, leading to pain in the anal region. If they do not respond to conservative treatments like diet changes and over-the-counter hemorrhoid creams, they can grow larger over time and lead to complications such as rectal prolapse or fissures in an individual. Infrared coagulation offers an excellent alternative solution to more invasive surgeries for treating hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoid recurrence is common and usually takes place a few months post-treatment, particularly among those with multiple forms of hemorrhoids that need treating simultaneously. Due to this difficulty in treating all the affected vessels at once with one procedure, it’s crucial that patients follow up with their doctors after every hemorrhoid treatment for optimal outcomes – your physician will evaluate your progress and may suggest alternative strategies that could prevent their hemorrhoids from reappearing in future treatments plans.
Rubber Band Ligation
Hemorrhoids have long been treated surgically, while nonsurgical options for their management have more recently emerged such as sclerotherapy, rubber band ligation (RBL), and infrared coagulation. Sclerotherapy and RBL are effective ways of treating grade I-III hemorrhoids with no need for anesthesia; they may even be performed as outpatient procedures without risk. Sclerotherapy requires repeated sessions and has been linked with complications including rectal fistulas or retroperitoneal sepsis – two conditions that warrant medical intervention.
Hemorrhoid banding (RBL) is a minimally invasive office procedure involving applying a rubber band around the base of a hemorrhoidal vein, creating suction-like pressure to cause it to dry out and shrink, creating a clot that eventually dies off due to lack of blood supply, thus being eliminated through stool. RBL poses low risks of complications including prolapse recurrence or postprocedural bleeding.
Researchers recently modified the traditional RBL procedure in order to prevent early band slippage and reduce postprocedural bleeding, leading to improved treatment outcomes and significantly lowering major complications such as thrombosed prolapsed hemorrhoids and severe mucosal ulcers. Furthermore, this easy procedure did not increase minor side effects like pain or anal edema frequency.
During this procedure, a physician inserts a small camera into an anal opening and guides it toward hemorrhoids using video monitor. He or she then visualizes them and selects an optimal spot to band. Usually, only one hemorhoidal column at a time is treated at once to prevent excessive tissue necrosis; however, multiple hemorrhoids can be banded at once if tolerated with minimal discomfort by the patient.
After successfully receiving hemorrhoid banding treatment, patients typically return home and begin the recovery process. Most often they’re back to their regular activities within days; though any mild pain or itching they experience is typically resolved within several weeks.
Hemorrhoid energy therapy can be an invaluable asset in treating hemorrhoids, and healthcare professionals play many essential roles to ensure patients receive comprehensive care. Physicians and advanced practitioners must demonstrate clinical competency when diagnosing hemorrhoids, formulating individual treatment plans, performing RBL precisely, and monitoring any complications or adverse events that occur. Nurses play an integral part by educating patients before and postprocedure care as well as monitoring any complications. Pharmacists ensure the appropriate use of medications that alleviate pain or discomfort while Pharmacists ensure an appropriate use of medications to alleviate pain or discomfort.
Surgery
Surgical hemorrhoid treatment can be the most effective means of treating hemorrhoids that do not respond to sclerotherapy or infrared coagulation, and involves surgically extracting hemorrhoidal tissue in an office setting or surgery center setting; some patients may need short stays at hospitals or rehabilitation facilities or the help of home healthcare aides after surgery for rehabilitation purposes or assistance after recovery from anesthesia; depending on the type of surgery conducted there are various CPT codes which may apply;
Hemorrhoid treatments traditionally involved noninvasive approaches such as increasing oral fluid consumption, decreasing fat intake and avoiding straining during bowel movements. Unfortunately, such therapies were ineffective and can even result in adverse events, including rectal fistulas and life-threatening retroperitoneal sepsis.[1] Hemorrhoid energy therapy offers less invasive and more effective relief options for patients suffering from grade II or III bleeding internal hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoid energy therapy entails several options, such as rubber band ligation, sclerotherapy and surgery. Sclerotherapy is an ancient technique which employs injecting sclerosants into the submucosa at the base of hemorrhoids to shrink them over time – this allows tissue shrinkage that eventually disappears; results of sclerotherapy usually don’t show immediate improvement and could take two weeks or longer for full effect.
An alternative energy treatment involves the use of heat to destroy tissue. This process, known as thermal hemorrhoid treatment, can be accomplished with either lasers or infrared devices that emit heat waves that heat the hemorrhoids until their tissues rupture resulting in their elimination and ending any bleeding that might exist – quickly and painlessly.
Surgery may also be considered for those whose hemorrhoids don’t respond to noninvasive methods of treatment, including rubber band ligation and external dissection. According to research findings, Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy proved more successful than these traditional techniques in treating circumferential mixed hemorrhoids than did traditional external dissection or rubber band ligation methods.
Circumferential mixed hemorhoids are one of the most prevalent forms of hemorrhoids and affect an estimated 40% of adult Americans. Though asymptomatic for some individuals, those experiencing symptoms like burning during urination and constipation can find this condition extremely uncomfortable and frequently develop complications, including prolapsed hemorrhoids and chronic incontinence.[1] In their study comparing Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy against traditional external dissection and rubber band ligation as ways of treating circumferential mixed hemorrhoids in 20 patients.[2
