Question 1

What causes Hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

Hemorrhoids are common and occur in approx. 50% of people during their life with a peak incidence at the age of 45-65 years. They can be caused through an increase in pressure in the lower rectum by the following reasons: straining, sitting for long periods, spinal cord injury, chronic constipation or diarrhea, anal intercourse, family history of hemorrhoids, excessive exercise.

Question 2

How can I prevent Hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

Eating high fiber food, drinking enough fluid, and exercise can all help with preventing the occurence of hemorrhoids. Avoid straining when sitting on the toilet, and in general, avoid sitting for long periods of time.

Question 3

When is Embolization of Hemorrhoids the right treatment for me?

Accepted Answer

The embolization treatment is the best option for you if you suffer from internal hemorrhoids of grade 1, 2 or 3 and treatment despite hygiene and dietary measures, mediation or non-surgical minimally invasive methods were not successful. Also, if you did not benefit from or do not desire a surgical treatment, this technique can be the right option for you. Prior to treatment, imaging may be performed to identify if this procedure is suitable for your vascular anatomy.

Question 4

What are the contraindications for the Hemorrhoid Embolization technique?

Accepted Answer

We may not perform this treatment if you have been diagnosed with a grade 4 internal hemorrhoids and should you require surgery, have had acute hemorrhoidial complications, a history of colorectal surgery or chronic anal fissures. Allergy to the contrast medium may require medication to prevent contrast reaction, but it is a not an absolute contraindication.

Question 5

Do I need to undergo any pre-operative imaging prior to Embolization?

Accepted Answer

We typically do not require preoperative imaging of the arteries as our experience with the procedure is so vast that we can perform this without requiring patients to undergo an additional test or expense.

Question 6

What causes Hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

Hemorrhoids are common and occur in approx. 50% of people during their life with a peak incidence at the age of 45-65 years. They can be caused through an increase in pressure in the lower rectum by the following reasons: straining, sitting for long periods, spinal cord injury, chronic constipation or diarrhea, anal intercourse, family history of hemorrhoids, excessive exercise.

Question 7

How can I prevent having Hemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

Eating high fiber food, drinking enough fluid, and exercise can all help with preventing the occurence of hemorrhoids. Avoid straining when sitting on the toilet, and in general, avoid sitting for long periods of time.

Question 8

When is the Embolization treatment the best option for me?

Accepted Answer

The embolization treatment is the best option for you if you suffer from internal hemorrhoids of grade 1, 2 or 3 and treatment despite hygiene and dietary measures, mediation or non-surgical minimally invasive methods were not successful. Also, if you did not benefit from or do not desire a surgical treatment, this technique can be the right option for you. Prior to treatment, imaging may be performed to identify if this procedure is suitable for your vascular anatomy.

Question 9

What are the contra-indications for the Embolization technique?

Accepted Answer

We may not perform this treatment if you have been diagnosed with a grade 4 internal hemorrhoids and should you require surgery, have had acute hemorrhoidial complications, a history of colorectal surgery or chronic anal fissures. Allergy to the contrast medium may require medication to prevent contrast reaction, but it is a not an absolute contraindication.

Question 10

Do I Need To Have Any Preoperative Imaging Performed Such As A CT Scan Or MRI?

Accepted Answer

We typically do not require preoperative imaging of the arteries as our experience with the procedure is so vast that we can perform this without requiring patients to undergo an additional test or expense.

FAQ's

What causes Hemorrhoids?

How can I prevent Hemorrhoids?

When is Embolization of Hemorrhoids the right treatment for me?

What are the contraindications for the Hemorrhoid Embolization technique?

Do I need to undergo any pre-operative imaging prior to Embolization?

What causes Hemorrhoids?

How can I prevent having Hemorrhoids?

When is the Embolization treatment the best option for me?

What are the contra-indications for the Embolization technique?

Do I Need To Have Any Preoperative Imaging Performed Such As A CT Scan Or MRI?