Pros and Cons of Hemorrhoids Treatment Methods

June 7th, 2009 by admin

The three most common alternatives for non-surgical procedures for treatment of hemorrhoids are rubber band ligation, infrared photocoagulation and sclerotherapy. A rubber band is placed around the base of the hemorrhoid inside the rectum.hemorrhoid treatments The band cuts off circulation, and the hemorrhoid withers away within 1-2 weeks, leaving an ulcer that later fibroses. Laser or Infrared Coagulation. These methods involve the destruction of hemorrhoids with laser or infrared light. Coagulation causes the hemorrhoidal tissue to harden and degenerate, and to form scar tissue as the area heals. Coagulation is generally effective for grade I, grade II, and some grade III hemorrhoids. Fewer and less severe complications than with rubber band ligation.

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