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What are the surgical treatment options for hemorrhoids?

April 26, 2017Hemorrhoids Options surgical treatment

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What are the surgical treatment options for hemorrhoids?

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Surgery is usually only recommended for severe cases, and it is suggested that you try an alternative treatment first. There are three types of hemorrhoid surgery. Infrared coagulation: An infrared device is used to cut off the circulation to the hemorrhoids, causing them to shrink. Sclerotherapy: A (usually painful) chemical solution is injected around the hemorrhoid. The substance causes the veins to close up, choking the blood to the hemorrhoid. The hemorrhoid then shrinks and disappears. Hemorrhoidectomy: This is the worst type of surgery and should be a last resort only. You will be put under general anesthesia while the doctor cuts out the hemorrhoids and associated veins. This type of treatment requires a hospital stay, long recovery period, missed work, and other medications to boot. In any case, if you are considering surgery, you should try a natural treatment first.