DIAGNOSING & TREATING

HEMORRHOIDS

IN A COMFORTABLE AND ACCESSIBLE ENVIRONMENT

Book Appointment

Hemorrhoids

As part of our bodies natural digestive process stomach acid is used to help dissolve and digest food.  Its when this acid or stomach contents moves backwards you feel a burning sensation.  This reverse flow (reflux) of food, acids and the digestive enzyme pepsin, can cause damage to the esophageal lining and resulting heartburn.

Heartburn, Reflux and GERD is a common disorder that can effect  millions of Australians ranging from once off reflux, through to regular heart burn and you should seek medical advice if you are experiencing regular reflux.

Understanding Hemorrhoids 

There are two main types of hemorrhoids that can occur in both adults and children .  External Hemorrhoids are veins on your anus where internal hemorrhoid reside on the anal canal when inflamed, swell and become uncomfortable.

External hemorrhoids can be exceedingly painful because there are high numbers of nerve endings in your anus. These hemorrhoids can sometimes lead to blood clots developing in the veins. The blood clots cause thrombosed hemorrhoids, which are hard, painful lumps. 

Internal hemorrhoids tend to be less painful than external hemorrhoids, as the anal canal has far fewer nerve endings than the anus. In fact, you might not know you have internal hemorrhoids at first. However, they can rupture and start bleeding if you become constipated and pass a hard stool.

Common Symptoms

While less likely in children both forms of hemmeriods can be painful and common signs include:

  • Pain
  • Itching
  • Bleeding
  • Burning sensatio

Diagnosis and treatment

At Glengarry Gastroenterology most of our patient develop  hemorrhoids due excessive straining when passing stools. If you have recurring constipation, straining hard and for long periods during bowel movements can over stress the veins in your anal canal and anus. Sitting for too long on the toilet also causes strain and makes hemorrhoids more likely to develop.

While there are dietary, lifestyle and genetic factors into why you may get hemorrhoids you’re more likely to develop hemorrhoids as you get older and during pregnancy, and a family history of hemorrhoids is also a risk factor.

There are several over the counter medicine that can assist in reducing the pain and inflation caused by hemorrhoids, however they may become a time were medical procedures are required.  The team at Glengarry Gastroenterology takes a holistic approach and develop the best treatment plan for you which may include:

  • Rubber band ligation 
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Infrared, laser, or bipolar coagulation 
  • External hemorrhoid thrombectomy 
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Stapled hemorrhoidectomy