Dr. Havranek is now offering a second minimally invasive non-surgical option for treating hemorrhoids, the HemWell procedure or Hemwellectomy. This procedure is performed during a colonoscopy, so the patient does not need a separate procedure with anesthesia.
The purpose of the HemWell hemorrhoid procedure is to shrink and eliminate internal hemorrhoids without the need for surgery.
Digestive issues like bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and heartburn are uncomfortable symptoms that we all experience at one time or another. But if these symptoms persist for more than a few days or weeks, it’s a sign that you should see a doctor.
When it comes to digestive issues, it’s often in your best interest to make an appointment with a specialist.
This article will discuss what a gastroenterologist is and when to make an appointment for common digestive issues. We’ll also discuss non-invasive procedures that we can perform to diagnose and treat certain conditions. Lastly, we’ll outline how you can prepare for your gastroenterologist appointment.
You’ve tried everything to get rid of your hemorrhoids: diet changes, lifestyle modifications, home remedies, and topical medication. But nothing seems to last. Your hemorrhoids keep returning. And you don’t know why.
Thankfully, there is a long-term solution for recurring hemorrhoids. It’s called hemorrhoid banding. This procedure can improve your quality of life by permanently shrinking hemorrhoids.
This article will first discuss what hemorrhoids are. We’ll highlight the differences between internal hemorrhoids and external hemorrhoids. We’ll then explore why you may experience recurring hemorrhoids. Lastly, we’ll discuss treatments for hemorrhoid removal, including hemorrhoid banding.
While it may be embarrassing, and not something you want to share about with your friends over brunch, having pain down there (rectal pain) is a widespread complaint – 10 million Americans self-report hemorrhoids every year. Rectal pain is all too common – but there are so many possible causes to consider.
Pain in the rectum and anus is so prevalent because they’re made up of sensitive, highly vascularised tissues, responsible for removing waste from your body. As a result, there is an increased risk of damage to the tissues and blood vessels, and of bacterial infections.
But what’s causing your pain – and is it worth getting evaluated by a doctor?
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Are you considering seeing a gastroenterologist in San Antonio, TX? In most cases, my recommendation to those experiencing things like stomach pain or other digestive symptoms is to see your primary doctor first and they can decide if the cause is less severe than anticipated or needs the attention of a GI specialist. However, if you don’t have a primary care physician or if you’re experiencing chronic ongoing GI issues, you should ask to be referred to a gastroenterologist or contact one directly that participates in your insurance network.
I often have conversations with first time patients where they let me know that they were unsure of what type of doctor to see for their symptoms, so
The National Institute of Digestive Diseases describes hemorrhoids as swollen and inflamed veins around the anus or in the lower rectum, which affect 3 out of 4 adults during their lifetime. Causes are generally from events that put extra pressure in the lower rectum like straining during a bowel movement, prolonged sitting or heavy lifting. Sometimes a patient has none of these risk factors and the cause of their hemorrhoids is unknown. Common symptoms are bleeding, feeling of fullness in rectum, itching/pain around the anus and protruding lumps from the anus.
Since hemorrhoids are so common, I wanted to go over a few basics
