The Treatment Procedures

Overview

We specialize in two proven approaches to the non-surgical treatment of internal hemorrhoids: infrared coagulation and Ultroid. Both of these procedures are virtually painless, as they are performed in an area of the anal canal that does not have pain-sensing nerves. Therefore, they can be performed right in the doctor’s office without the need for anesthesia. In fact, most patients leave our office and immediately continue on with their day – returning to work or catching a round of golf – with minimal disruption. In many cases, improvement in symptoms is noticed almost immediately, with continued progressive improvement with subsequent treatment sessions. A typical treatment course usually takes from 4 to 7 sessions for complete resolution of symptoms to be achieved.

In addition to performing these procedures, we always place great emphasis on educating you on how to care for your hemorrhoids at home, with the incorporation of just a few simple lifestyle changes. This is vitally important to significantly decrease your chances of symptom recurrence.

Infrared Coagulation

This method has been FDA approved for hemorrhoid treatment since 1984. It involves directing a high-intensity beam of infrared light to the base of the internal hemorrhoid. This reduces blood flow to the hemorrhoid and secures the tissue to a position higher inside the anal canal, dramatically improving the symptoms that make this condition so unbearable. Treatment time is usually less than one minute.

See the manufacturer’s brochure here

Ultroid

This method has been FDA approved for hemorrhoid treatment since 1987. It involves the application of a micro-electrical current to the internal hemorrhoidal tissue, causing it to dry out and shrink. Although this procedure takes a few minutes longer to perform than infrared coagulation, it can be more effective than infrared coagulation in advanced cases.

See the manufacturer’s brochure here