Depending on your diagnosis, internal and external haemorrhoids can be treated in a variety of specialised ways.

While haemorrhoids can often be effectively managed by simple local medication, and dietary and lifestyle changes, sometimes specialist treatment needs to be undertaken at the Haemorrhoid Clinic, or in hospital.

Smaller internal haemorrhoids can be effectively treated as a clinic procedure, either by injection sclerotherapy or rubber band ligation. Injection sclerotherapy entails injecting a small amount of irritant fluid into the haemorrhoid, causing it to shrink away in a period of days. This technique is not particularly painful and patients can usually resume normal activity immediately after the procedure

Rubber band ligation is a technique used for larger internal haemorrhoids. A small rubber band is placed around the base of the haemorrhoid blocking off the haemorrhoid’s blood supply, causing it to drop off within 2-5 days. This is often accompanied by low-level discomfort requiring Panadol for 1-2 days.

Hospitalisation is sometimes required for the treatment of more advanced haemorrhoids. Traditional haemorrhoidectomy consists of surgically removing the haemorrhoids, and is undertaken under general anaesthetic. Post operative pain can continue for two to three weeks.

Stapled haemorrhoidectomy is a new technique effective in treating combined internal and external haemorrhoids. The advantages of this procedure include less pain, reduced hospital stay and a quicker recovery to normal activities.

More information regarding haemorrhoid management and treatment is available in our brochure, which you can download from our home page, or please phone The Haemorrhoid Clinic, 961 6666 for a free information pack.

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