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The doctors at the Utah Hemorrhoid Center located at Granite Peaks Gastroenterology were the first to offer hemorrhoid banding in Utah. We are the largest and most trusted provider of CRH O’Regan hemorrhoid banding treatment in the state. Our experienced providers offer quick, effective treatment in a short office visit – no prep, no sedation needed.
Everyone has hemorrhoids, but we do not usually refer to them as such until they become problematic.
Hemorrhoid treatment is close at hand at the Utah Hemorrhoid Center at Granite Peaks Gastroenterology, your answer to permanent relief from hemorrhoids
Everyone has hemorrhoids, but we do not usually refer to them as such until they become problematic. Hemorrhoids are blood vessels located around the outside of the anus and extending inside the anal canal approximately 2 inches. These blood vessels can pull away from the internal wall of the rectum, becoming dilated, overfilled with blood and can create an obstacle for stool to normally pass through the rectum.
A patient could have internal and external hemorrhoids which can worsen with time and activity. About 50% of men and women have hemorrhoids by age 50. Pregnancy, heavy lifting or prolonged sitting and other activities can contribute to the development of hemorrhoids. In most cases, banding is the most effective, least invasive treatment option. An evaluation with an experienced gastroenterology specialist is the first step to determining the right treatment for you.
During the brief hemorrhoid banding treatment procedure at the Utah Hemorrhoid Center, a small band is placed around the base of the internal hemorrhoid in an area where there are few pain-sensitive nerve-endings. You may require up to three treatments. Effective treatment for your hemorrhoids is so fast, you can do it on your lunch break.
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You should see a doctor if you have any rectal bleeding, even if it is a small amount on the toilet tissue.
Even though hemorrhoids are one of the most common causes of bleeding, other more serious bowel conditions can cause bleeding, so get a diagnosis from your doctor.
The most common hemorrhoid symptoms include:
Hemorrhoids may become a recurring condition for susceptible individuals. The first step to healing is determining whether you have internal or external hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoid banding is ONLY used on internal hemorrhoids but internal banding can sometimes help relieve the pain of some external hemorrhoids.
These occur inside the body in the lower rectum above the dentate line. Although these types of hemorrhoids cannot be seen, they can be felt. They are less painful than external hemorrhoids, but still may be noticed as an internal itching, a feeling of fullness after a bowel movement and may produce a small amount of blood.
External hemorrhoids are much more painful and sensitive than internal hemorrhoids. These visible lumps or bulges around the anus are especially painful when sitting, may lead to bleeding and itching, and can develop a blood clot or become “thrombosed”. Because the nerve endings around the anus are so sensitive, external hemorrhoids can be excruciatingly painful.
Hemorrhoids are very common, occurring in half of all men and women by age 50.
Hemorrhoids are very common, occurring in half of all men and women by age 50; although younger individuals can also suffer from hemorrhoids.
To accurately diagnose and treat hemorrhoids, your gastroenterologist will first need to determine whether you have hemorrhoids, or another, more serious, digestive health issue. Remember, any rectal bleeding should be evaluated by a GI specialist. Because blood in the stool can also be an indication of anal fissures, rectal tumors, colon cancer, diverticulitis and colitis, an examination at an office visit, or during a colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy procedure, is the first step toward proper diagnosis and treatment.
Before discussing treatment options, your doctor will identify the type of hemorrhoids you have:
The Utah Hemorrhoid Center at Granite Peaks Gastroenterology is the largest provider of the CRH O’Regan system in Utah.
The Utah Hemorrhoid Center at Granite Peaks Gastroenterology is the Salt Lake Valley’s first GI practice to offer hemorrhoid banding and the largest provider of the CRH O’Regan system in Utah. Our ligation system cuts off the hemorrhoid’s blood supply more quickly, comfortably, and accurately than other methods.
There is no need for sedation, so you can drive yourself home after the procedure. You may find an over-the-counter pain medication helpful following the procedure.
We suggest you curtail athletic activity for the remainder of the day after the procedure, but many people find they can return to office jobs and simple tasks immediately afterwards. Discuss your activity level with your provider.
The risks and side effects of hemorrhoid banding are rare. However, if you experience any of the following you should call our office
You should NOT feel any pain or any type of “pinching” sensation after the procedure — if you do, please let your doctor know immediately before leaving the office. This discomfort can typically be remedied by repositioning the band that was applied.
Today, the safest, most common hemorrhoid treatment is rubber-band ligation, or hemorrhoid banding. In fact, while banding isn’t surgery at all, it is the most common “surgical” procedure for hemorrhoids. Roughly 50 million hemorrhoid banding procedures are performed each year. Ligation treats more than 95% of all hemorrhoids. Many consider banding the gold-standard for treatment for internal hemorrhoids.
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