Hemorrhoids
What are hemorrhoids and what causes them?
Hemorrhoids are swollen varicose veins of the lower rectum and anus. They are similar to varicose veins of the legs. Hemorrhoids are classified as internal (located inside the anus), external (located outside anus), or mixed (located inside and outside the anus).
Hemorrhoids develop when the veins of the rectum and anus stretch and dilate due to increased pressure. This increased pressure can come from straining during bowel movements, overweight, pregnancy, strenuous physical exertion, and prolonged sitting.
What are the symptoms of hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoidal symptoms often begin with painless rectal bleeding. This blood appears bright red on the toilet paper or stool. Over time, the symptoms will progress and will often consist of pain, swelling or protrusions, itching, and discharge (soilage).
Have any new treatments been developed?
Yes. To relieve the suffering without the need for painful surgery, MultiCare performs a new treatment called Hemorroidlysis™. The procedure is quick, easy, painless, bloodless, gives excellent and long-lasting results, is performed in the comfortable surroundings of our office.
What exactly is Hemorrhoidlysis™?
Hemorrhoidlysis incorporates a proven device that applies a safe and painless microcurrent to the base of the hemorrhoid. This method does not burn or cauterize the tissue, but rather induces a chemical reaction that gently dissolves the diseased veins, causing the hemorrhoids to shrink and recede. Hemorrhoidlysis™ is preferred over other methods because it is painless, safe and effective, and is virtually problem-free.
Is there any special preparation required before Hemorrhoidlysis™?
A simple Fleets Enema prior to the procedure is all that is needed.
What should I expect during the procedure?
Before treatment, we will conduct a painless anoscopic exam to document your hemorrhoidal disease. The Hemorrhoidlysis™ procedure is then performed. Depending on the severity of your hemorrhoids, treatment time will last five to ten minutes. At no point should you feel any pain.
How many treatments are required?
Depending on the severity of your hemorrhoids, three to five visits are usually required and are scheduled at one to two weeks apart.
What about after the procedure?
Each visit takes just a few minutes and you can immediately resume normal activities. And you should experience no pain afterwards from the procedure.
How do I get started?
Call our office at 253-876-7997 to schedule an appointment for an examination.