Hemorrhoid Treatment Can be Painless with Non-Surgical Infrared Coagulation (IRC) Technology
Knowing the Common Causes of Hemorrhoids May Help Prevent the Painful Disease
Falls Church, VA (PRWEB) June 20, 2005 -- According to the Hemorrhoid Relief
Center, over 123,000 Americans every year will undergo surgery for hemorrhoid
disease. While an estimated eight out ten people throughout their lifetimes will
suffer from hemorrhoids, only a fraction will seek medical treatment due to
embarrassment or fear of painful surgery. However, while millions more
self-medicate, often with little or no relief using nonprescription ointments
and suppositories, hemorrhoids left untreated will progress to the point where
the only option is surgery.
“Many hemorrhoid sufferers could have avoided
the pain with a simple change in lifestyle, early detection, and even a change
in treatment,” states Hemorrhoid Relief Center Medical Director, Dr. Terri
Matin.
“With early detection, a patient with hemorrhoids, is usually able
to undergo a painless and non-invasive, non-surgical treatment using infrared
coagulation (IRC). Depending on the severity of the hemorrhoid, an IRC treatment
generally lasts about ten minutes, and the patient is free to return to normal
activity without painful recovery or downtime,” says Dr. Matin.
“While
thousands of Americans undergo hemorrhoid surgery each year – many doctors who
are not familiar with the IRC still prescribe old methods of treatment, such as
the rubber banding method, which can be painful, may require a long recovery and
puts the patient at risk for infection. IRC is also covered by most insurance,
including Medicare,” she adds.
There are many causes of hemorrhoids which
can be avoided by simple changes in lifestyle and activity. However, in some
instances, such as pregnancy and severe illnesses, hemorrhoids are not always
avoidable.
Common causes of hemorrhoids include:
• Straining during
bowel movement
• A diet rich in refined flour, sugar, animal protein, and low
in fiber
• Postponing bowel movement
• Constipation
• Extreme
physical exertion
• Prolonged sitting or standing and lack of exercise
Treatment with IRC is painless, safe, and effective. Before any
treatment, a physician will conduct a routine external and internal examination
to chart your hemorrhoid disease to determine whether or not you are a candidate
for IRC.
Many medical studies find IRC to be the non-surgical hemorrhoid
treatment of choice because it is fast, well tolerated by patients, and
virtually problem free.
The European Journal of Gastroenterology and
Hepatology, states that 92 percent of patients reported they were symptom-free
following IRC therapy.
An additional 2004 report published by the
American Gastroenterological Association states, “Nonoperative techniques are
most appropriate for second- and third-degree hemorrhoids but are also indicated
when medical treatment of first-degree hemorrhoids has failed. Each of these
therapies can be used for outpatients and may be repeated as needed; none
require anesthesia… immunocompromised patients are at an increased risk for
severe infection after rubber band ligation.”
With offices in Fairfax,
Va., and Rockville Md., the Hemorrhoid Relief Center is the only medical
facility in the DC Metro area which specializes in treating hemorrhoid sufferers
with infrared coagulation (IRC) technology. Since 1984, IRC has been clinically
proven to be a uniquely safe and effective means of achieving coagulation in a
variety of medical applications. The Hemorrhoid Relief Center uses the Redfield
IRC systems which are FDA approved.
Visit the Hemorrhoid Relief Center
online at www.hrcdc.com.
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