Whether you have an internal or external hemorrhoid, that swollen vein can become a problem fast. From the itching and discomfort to the pain and bleeding that hemorrhoids can cause, you probably want to get it dealt with as quickly as possible.
That doesn’t mean you should go straight to surgery, though. For starters, conservative treatment options can often alleviate hemorrhoid symptoms. Even when those don’t work, a targeted minimally invasive procedure can address the hemorrhoid just as effectively as surgery — without the unwelcome recovery period.
At Vascular & Interventional Associates, we’re here to help you find the right treatment for your specific situation. If you’re living in northern Kentucky or Cincinnati, Ohio, area and you have a hemorrhoid, don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment. Our team works with you to get the hemorrhoid relief you need.
A good provider should never recommend hemorrhoid surgery right away. Instead, they should see if you get relief from your symptoms with more conservative treatment options.
In some cases, hemorrhoids can be effectively managed with lifestyle changes, including:
You might pair those modifications with a topical hemorrhoid cream and oral pain reliever, too.
If your painful hemorrhoids persist, though, it’s time to explore more involved treatment options. Generally, that means a treatment to cut off blood supply to the hemorrhoid or surgery to remove it.
Hemorrhoid removal surgery (a hemorrhoidectomy) comes with risks and a painful recovery process. Alternatives, though, might not seem more appealing. Putting a rubber band around the hemorrhoid or stapling it in a certain position to cut off its blood flow is effective, but it’s uncomfortable while you wait for it to work.
At Vascular & Interventional Associates, we offer an alternative. Our team provides hemorrhoid artery embolization (HAE), which cuts off blood supply to the hemorrhoid without invasive surgery or an uncomfortable external solution.
During HAE, your provider uses X-ray imaging to inject tiny beads and coils into the artery that supplies blood to the problematic hemorrhoid. This blocks blood flow, causing the hemorrhoid to shrink and die.
HAE requires only a tiny incision in your groin, and it’s an outpatient procedure. It gives you a way to address a hemorrhoid that hasn’t responded to more conservative treatment with a minimally invasive, highly effective procedure.
To find out whether hemorrhoid artery embolization could be right for you, visit our Vascular & Interventional Associates team in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. Make an appointment by calling our office or by booking your visit online today.
