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Hemorrhoid Treatment
Find Lasting Relief from Hemorrhoids Without Surgery
Hemorrhoids can cause pain, bleeding, itching, swelling, and discomfort that interfere with your daily life. While many cases improve with lifestyle changes or medications, persistent or severe hemorrhoids often require additional treatment.
At NovaGen Interventional, Dr. Abhishek Kumar and Dr. Jason Chiu offer Hemorrhoid Embolization, a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure that treats hemorrhoids without surgery. By reducing the blood flow that feeds enlarged hemorrhoids, this innovative treatment helps relieve symptoms with less pain, faster recovery, and no surgical incisions.
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Why Early Treatment Matters
Hemorrhoids often become more painful and symptomatic over time. Early treatment can help relieve discomfort and prevent symptoms from interfering with your quality of life.
Avoid Hemorrhoid Surgery
Hemorrhoid embolization provides a minimally invasive alternative for many patients.
Improve Daily Comfort
Reduce pain, itching, swelling, and irritation.
Faster Recovery
Most patients return home the same day and resume normal activities within a few days.
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Understanding Hemorrhoids
What Are Hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are enlarged veins located inside or around the rectum and anus. Increased pressure causes these veins to swell, leading to discomfort and other symptoms.
Hemorrhoids are extremely common and may develop from chronic constipation, pregnancy, prolonged sitting, or increased abdominal pressure.
What Happens If Left Untreated?
Untreated hemorrhoids may continue enlarging over time, leading to increased bleeding, discomfort, prolapse, and difficulty with everyday activities. Recurrent bleeding may even contribute to anemia in some patients.
Early treatment can help relieve symptoms before they become more severe.
Common Symptoms
Patients with hemorrhoids may experience:
- Bright red rectal bleeding
- Pain during bowel movements
- Itching or irritation
- Swelling around the anus
- A feeling of fullness or pressure
- Protruding hemorrhoids
- Discomfort while sitting
Risk Factors
Several factors increase the risk of developing hemorrhoids, including:
- Chronic constipation
- Straining during bowel movements
- Pregnancy
- Aging
- Obesity
- Prolonged sitting
- Low-fiber diet
Hemorrhoid Treatment Options
If dietary changes, medications, or office-based procedures have not provided lasting relief, minimally invasive treatment may be an option.
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Minimally Invasive Treatment for Hemorrhoids
At NovaGen Interventional, we offer Hemorrhoid Embolization, an advanced image-guided procedure that treats symptomatic hemorrhoids without traditional surgery.
What Is Hemorrhoid Embolization?
Hemorrhoid embolization works by reducing blood flow to the arteries supplying enlarged hemorrhoids.
By decreasing the blood supply, the hemorrhoids gradually shrink, reducing bleeding, swelling, and discomfort while preserving the normal anatomy of the rectum and anus.
Unlike surgical hemorrhoid removal, embolization treats the source of the problem without removing tissue.
What Happens During Hemorrhoid Embolization?
During the procedure, a small catheter is inserted through a tiny puncture in the wrist or groin. Using advanced fluoroscopic imaging, your physician carefully guides the catheter to the arteries supplying the hemorrhoids.
Tiny embolic particles or coils are placed within these arteries to reduce blood flow to the hemorrhoids while preserving circulation to healthy surrounding tissue.
The procedure typically takes one to two hours and is performed under conscious sedation.
Benefits of Hemorrhoid Embolization
Same-Day Procedure
Most patients return home shortly after treatment.
Faster Recovery
Many patients resume normal activities within several days.
Reduced Pain
Because no tissue is surgically removed, patients often experience less discomfort than with traditional hemorrhoid surgery.
Long-Lasting Symptom Relief
Many patients experience significant reductions in bleeding, pain, swelling, and irritation.
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Comparing Hemorrhoid Treatment Options
Patients with symptomatic hemorrhoids have several treatment options depending on the severity of their condition.
| Feature | Hemorrhoid Embolization | Rubber Band Ligation | Medication | Hemorrhoid Surgery (Hemorrhoidectomy) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treats | Blood supply to hemorrhoids | Internal hemorrhoids | Symptom relief | Removes hemorrhoids |
| Anesthesia | Twilight sedation | Usually none | None | General or spinal anesthesia |
| Incision | Tiny catheter puncture | None | None | Surgical excision |
| Hospital Stay | Same-day | Office procedure | None | Outpatient or overnight |
| Recovery | Several days | Several days | None | 2–6 weeks |
| Pain | Typically minimal | Mild to moderate | None | Often significant |
| Invasiveness | Minimally invasive | Minimally invasive | Non-invasive | Highly invasive |
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Why Choose NovaGen Interventional for Hemorrhoid Treatment
Specialized Expertise
Dr. Abhishek Kumar and Dr. Jason Chiu specialize in advanced embolization procedures that provide innovative alternatives to conventional surgery.
Image-Guided Precision
Using advanced fluoroscopic imaging, we precisely target the arteries supplying the hemorrhoids while preserving healthy surrounding tissue.
Minimally Invasive Care
Our outpatient procedures are designed to reduce discomfort, shorten recovery time, and help patients avoid surgery whenever possible.
Personalized Treatment Plans
Every patient's symptoms are unique. We carefully evaluate your condition and treatment goals before recommending the most appropriate option.
Collaborative Care
We work closely with gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, and primary care physicians to provide coordinated, comprehensive care throughout your treatment.
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Find Relief from Hemorrhoids Without Surgery
You don't have to continue living with the discomfort, bleeding, or frustration caused by hemorrhoids.
If conservative treatments have not provided lasting relief, NovaGen Interventional offers advanced, minimally invasive procedures that may help reduce symptoms and improve your quality of life without surgery.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hemorrhoid Embolization
Am I a Candidate for Hemorrhoid Embolization?
Patients with persistent internal hemorrhoids, particularly those experiencing chronic bleeding or who wish to avoid surgery, may be candidates. A consultation and evaluation will determine whether embolization is right for you.
Is the Procedure Painful?
The procedure is performed under conscious sedation, and most patients experience little discomfort. Because hemorrhoidal tissue is not surgically removed, post-procedure pain is often less than with traditional hemorrhoid surgery.
How Long Does Recovery Take?
Most patients return home the same day and resume light daily activities within a few days. Symptom improvement continues over the following weeks as the hemorrhoids shrink.
Will My Hemorrhoids Come Back?
Many patients experience long-lasting symptom relief after embolization. Maintaining healthy bowel habits, eating a high-fiber diet, staying hydrated, and avoiding prolonged straining can help reduce the risk of future hemorrhoids.
Will Insurance Cover Hemorrhoid Embolization?
Insurance coverage varies depending on your provider and individual policy. Our team will verify your benefits and discuss your coverage before treatment.