Hemorrhoids are a common complaint that can be embarrassing and sometimes very painful. This simple, in-office treatment is painless and takes less than a minute. Call the office nearest you today to find out more or book an appointment online.
Hemorrhoids are enlarged veins that develop in your lower rectum or anus. There are two types of hemorrhoids: internal and external. Typically painless, the only sign of internal hemorrhoids might be small quantities of blood on your toilet paper or a feeling of fullness following a bowel movement. Occasionally, internal hemorrhoids can push through your anus. These prolapsed or protruding hemorrhoids are sometimes temporary, but can become permanent.
Hemorrhoids that remain outside your anus can cause pain, itching, bleeding, and the development of skin tags. They may also bleed and itch. If blood collects in an external hemorrhoid, it can develop a blood clot. This is called a thrombosed hemorrhoid, and it can cause severe pain.
People often incorrectly self-diagnose external hemorrhoids. Your provider at Digestive Disease Consultants of Orange County can determine whether you have internal or external hemorrhoids. Home remedies like creams, suppositories, and warm baths may offer temporary relief from the symptoms of hemorrhoids. Instead, they get progressively worse over time, growing in size and number. Hemorrhoids can become a chronic problem, but there are fast and effective ways to treat flare-ups and increasing pain.
You can seek professional medical treatment now at Digestive Disease Consultants of Orange County and end your discomfort for good. The expert team treats hemorrhoids using banding or rubber-band ligation. For relief from hemorrhoids, call Digestive Disease Consultants of Orange County today or book an appointment online.
