A bloody bowel movement may be scary, but more than likely the blood is from a hemorrhoid, which is a common and treatable condition. Call one of the offices in Honolulu or Aiea, Hawaii today or schedule an appointment online. Also referred to as piles, hemorrhoids are swollen veins found in the anus or lower rectum. Hemorrhoids may develop from straining during a bowel movement or from the pressure caused by pregnancy.
Signs and symptoms of hemorrhoids vary depending on the type and location. Internal hemorrhoids you might not feel, but they can cause bleeding after a bowel movement. A hard, painful lump near your anus may indicate that you have a thrombosed hemorrhoid.
The gastroenterologists at Hawaii Gastroenterology Specialists may recommend conservative treatments to relieve your symptoms that you can do from the comfort of your home. Banding is an effective minimally invasive treatment for internal hemorrhoids. During treatment, your gastroenterologist inserts a viewing tool into your anus and then uses a special instrument called a ligator to take hold of your hemorrhoid. They use the ligator to tie a medical rubber band around the hemorrhoid to stop the flow of blood, causing it to die and fall off.
For expert management of your hemorrhoids, call the office or schedule an appointment using the online booking agent. Would you like to switch to the accessible version of this site? Go to accessible site Close modal window.
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