Hemorrhoid Surgery Doctor
Micrograph of a hemorrhoid (source: Wikipedia)
Hemorrhoids are clusters of veins and muscle tissues, you are born with them. Symptomatic hemorrhoids are a common ailment among adults. Living a sedentary lifestyle, obesity, constipation, diarrhea, and eating a low-fiber diet can all exacerbate the chances of developing hemorrhoids. The power and ubiquity of modern technology in all facets of our lives makes avoiding a sedentary lifestyle more difficult than ever. In cases of severe hemorrhoids, the patient may require surgery to remove them. A hemorrhoid surgery doctor specializes in these surgical procedures and further treatment of the condition.
The risk of developing symptomatic hemorrhoids can be alleviated in many cases with lifestyle changes. That means more standing, walking, and running during the day. It can mean eating more fruits and vegetables to increase fiber intake. Even something as easy as drinking more water can help reduce your risk of developing symptomatic hemorrhoids. As hemorrhoids are fairly common, in mild cases a general practitioner can provide treatment sufficient to remedy the condition. If you do require the services of a hemorrhoid surgery doctor, there are now other treatments that your doctor can recommend before a hemorrhoidectomy becomes strictly necessary.
Ligation is one such possible treatment for hemorrhoids. A rubber band can be tied around the end of a hemorrhoid to deny it blood. In time, deprived of oxygen and nutrients, the hemorrhoidal tissue will simply shrivel, die, and fall off. Sclerotherapy is another possible technique. Popular among cosmetic surgeons for the removal of varicose veins and spider veins, sclerotherapy involves the injection of chemicals such as phenol or saline into the hemorrhoid in order to induce fibrosis. Electrocoagulation is a process that uses jolts of electric current to create scar tissue inside the veins of the hemorrhoid to stop the blood flow to these regions.
If your doctor decides that a surgical procedure to remove the hemorrhoids is necessary, there is no need for great concern. Surgery patients are given anesthesia during the procedure. Most hemorrhoidectomy patients are able to return home the same day. A small number may require one additional day in the hospital to recover from surgery. Your doctor will create a regimen for you to follow during recovery to help ease your pain and move along the healing process. In addition to pain medication, you will likely be told to take shallow, warm water baths several times per day to keep the tissue in the area soft.
When you need to see a hemorrhoid surgery doctor about your condition, the OC Colorectal Clinic is here for you. Christina N. Jenkins, MD, FACS, FASCRS, understands that the nature of hemorrhoids makes them a subject many people are hesitant to talk about, even with a doctor. OC Colorectal Clinic has two offices, in Mission Viejo and Laguna Hills, to offer treatment to patients all over southern California.
Hemorrhoids don’t have to keep you stuck in pain and discomfort. Contact us today to discuss your particular case.