Hemorrhoid Treatment in Atlanta
Fast Relief from Painful, Swollen, and Thrombosed Hemorrhoids
What Are Hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lower rectum or anus that can cause pain, bleeding, itching, or anal discomfort.. They're similar to varicose veins but occur in the anal region, where pressure and strain are common, affecting millions seeking hemorrhoid pain relief.
At Advanced Vascular & Vein, our board-certified interventional radiologists use the latest image-guided, minimally invasive procedures to relieve hemorrhoid symptoms and treat the underlying vascular cause, without surgery or downtime.
What Causes Hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids develop when excessive rectal and anal pressure stretches and weakens the vein walls in your lower rectum, causing them to become bulging hemorrhoids filled with pooled blood. This increased pressure prevents normal blood flow, leading to enlarged hemorrhoids that can form either inside the rectum (internal hemorrhoids) or under the skin around the anus (external hemorrhoids). Understanding these hemorrhoid risk factors can help prevent future flare-ups:
Chronic constipation or straining during bowel movements
Prolonged sitting on the toilet
Pregnancy and childbirth
Obesity or a sedentary lifestyle
Low-fiber diet
Heavy lifting or physical strain
Aging, which weakens the vein walls
Hemorrhoids Symptoms
Hemorrhoid symptoms can range from mild irritation to severe pain or bleeding. Common signs include:
- Bright red rectal bleeding during bowel movements
- Pain, swelling, or a lump near the anus
- Anal itching, irritation, or anal burning
- Mucus discharge after bowel movements
- Feeling of fullness or incomplete evacuation
If you're experiencing these symptoms, an evaluation by our interventional
radiology specialists can identify the cause and recommend a safe,
minimally invasive treatment plan.
Minimally Invasive Hemorrhoid Treatments
Hemorrhoidal Artery Embolization (HAE)
Traditional hemorrhoid surgery (hemorrhoidectomy) can be painful and require weeks of recovery time. Modern interventional radiology now offers an alternative to hemorrhoidectomy procedures that are safer and more effective, with no downtime and immediate relief. This non-surgical hemorrhoid procedure blocks the small arteries supplying blood to hemorrhoids using a tiny catheter and real-time imaging. This procedure helps shrink hemorrhoids naturally by cutting off their blood supply, providing quick relief without the painful surgery recovery associated with traditional hemorrhoidectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hemorrhoids
How to Get Rid of Hemorrhoids?
To effectively get rid of hemorrhoids, medical treatment is usually necessary. At Advanced Vascular & Vein, we offer minimally invasive procedures that eliminate hemorrhoids permanently. These procedures provide lasting relief without painful surgery. While home remedies may temporarily ease symptoms, professional treatment is the only way to truly eliminate chronic hemorrhoids.
What Do Hemorrhoids Look Like?
The appearance of hemorrhoids varies by type and severity. External hemorrhoids look like soft, tender lumps or swollen lumps near the anus, often bluish or purple in color. Thrombosed hemorrhoids may appear as hard, grape-sized masses. Internal hemorrhoids aren't visible unless they prolapse (push through the anus), appearing as pink or red tissue. After treatment, some people develop skin tags where hemorrhoids were.
Do Hemorrhoids Go Away?
Small hemorrhoids may go away on their own within a few days to weeks with conservative care. However, most symptomatic hemorrhoids don't completely disappear without treatment. While symptoms may improve temporarily, recurring hemorrhoids and hemorrhoid flare-ups are common without addressing the underlying vascular issue.
How Long Do Hemorrhoids Last?
Hemorrhoid duration varies greatly. Minor external hemorrhoids may last 2-7 days, while thrombosed hemorrhoids can persist for 2-3 weeks. Without treatment, chronic hemorrhoids can cause symptoms for months or years with periods of flare-ups and remission. Internal hemorrhoids often persist indefinitely until treated.