Hemorrhoids or almorranas in Spanish are dilated blood vessels around the anal canal. They cause significant discomfort to patients in Houston especially during flare up episodes. Symptoms include perianal itching, and painless bleeding. The safest and least invasive treatment for symptomatic hemorrhoids is hemorrhoid banding. A rubber band is applied above the dentate line during an office-based procedure. The band creates inflammation and scarring leading to upward suspension of the hemorrhoid cushion. As redundant and dilated hemorrhoidal vessels shrink symptoms like bleeding and itching are effectively controlled. Patients are instructed to increase fiber in diet to eliminate constipation, a major contributor to hemorrhoid disease. Furthermore, patients are encouraged to avoid straining and prolonged sitting on the toilet to decrease the incidence of future hemorrhoid disease recurrence. If you suffer from hemorrhoid related symptoms and your quality of life is affected call the hemorrhoid experts at Houston Hemorrhoid Clinic for immediate relief.
