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- $Title{Office Procedures for Hemorrhoids}
- $Subject{hemorrhoids treatment digestive system hemorrhoid office visit rubber
- band ligation sclerotherapy in-office infrared photocoagulation cryotherapy
- cold rectum anus rectal anal sclerotherapies cryotherapies special procedure
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- Anatomy of the Rectum*0004201.scf
- External and Internal Hemorrhoids*0004202.scf
- Complications of Hemorrhoids*0004211.scf}
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- Office Procedures for Hemorrhoids
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- QUESTION: I have used every over-the-counter preparation in existence to
- fight my hemorrhoid problem, but they no longer seem to do the trick. I just
- can't face the possibility of a hospital stay, and wonder if there is anything
- my doctor could do in his office to help me. I don't need another office
- visit either, if nothing can be done, but thought you might be able to give me
- some good advice.
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- ANSWER: There are several office procedures that might help you. The most
- common procedure is called "rubber band ligation." That is, a rubber band is
- tied firmly around the base of the hemorrhoid, which cuts the circulation to
- the excess tissue and kills it. The dead tissue falls off in seven to ten
- days. Another office procedure is sclerotherapy. The physician injects the
- mucous membrane at the upper end of the hemorrhoid with a special solution.
- This causes the hemorrhoid to atrophy.
- A new "in-office" procedure is infrared photocoagulation. This method
- uses infrared light applied with a special instrument.
- Cryotherapy--the use of cold--is no longer a popular alternative with
- doctors treating hemorrhoids. Of course, each person's affliction is
- different, and your doctor may have several reasons for suggesting one therapy
- for you over another. Perhaps a telephone call before your visit may pave the
- way to rapid treatment and save you unnecessary expenses.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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