Don’t Count on Luck with Hemorrhoids: Get Real Relief This St. Patrick’s Day

by | Mar 9, 2026 | Hemorrhoid Treatment

March means everything turns a little greener—shamrocks, parades, and St. Patrick’s Day fun. But if you’re dealing with hemorrhoids, you already know this is one problem you can’t “get lucky” and wish away. Hemorrhoids can be painful, irritating, and embarrassing, and many people try to ride it out with over-the-counter creams or home remedies. While those options may temporarily ease symptoms like itching, burning, and swelling, hemorrhoids typically do not go away on their own. For lasting relief, the hemorrhoid must be eradicated at the source with proper medical treatment.

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Why hemorrhoid symptoms keep coming back

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the rectum or anus, and flare-ups often happen because the underlying vein remains enlarged and irritated. Creams, wipes, sitz baths, and dietary changes can help you feel better in the short term—but they don’t eliminate the hemorrhoid itself. That’s why many people feel stuck in a frustrating cycle: a little relief, then another flare-up.

The good news? You don’t have to rely on luck or keep suffering through recurring discomfort. At Premier Surgical Hemorrhoid Treatment Center in Knoxville, TN, you can take comfort in our experience and compassionate approach. We offer gentle non-surgical and surgical hemorrhoid treatments designed for long-lasting relief—and they’re covered by most insurance plans.

Gentle, non-surgical relief with Infrared Coagulation (IRC)

One of the most popular options we offer is Infrared Coagulation (IRC), a time-tested and less invasive hemorrhoid treatment. IRC is widely used as a leading in-office procedure for hemorrhoids. During treatment, a small laser probe delivers short bursts of warm light to the vein above the hemorrhoid, causing it to shrink and recede.

Patients love IRC because it offers:

  • Less invasive than traditional methods
  • Short treatment times (usually about 15 minutes)
  • No downtime
  • No anesthesia
  • No cutting or stitching

For best results, four IRC treatments, performed 3–4 weeks apart, are normally recommended. IRC is also covered by most insurance plans.

Imagine getting back to life without planning your day around discomfort—like a couple riding their bikes again after treatment and relief. That kind of freedom is exactly what effective hemorrhoid care is meant to restore.

Surgical hemorrhoid treatment when needed

For more severe cases, our Premier hemorrhoid physicians also offer advanced surgical options, including:

  • Excisional Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy
  • Trans Anal Hemorrhoidal Dearterization with Mucopexy (Fort Sanders location only)

Three convenient Knoxville-area locations

Premier Surgical Hemorrhoid Treatment Center now has three locations in Knoxville:

Premier Fort Sanders
1819 Clinch Ave., Suite 200, Knoxville, TN 37916
865.588.9952

Premier North Knoxville
7714 Conner Road, Suite 103, Powell, TN 37849
865.588.9952

Premier Parkwest
9430 Park West Boulevard, Suite 310, Powell, TN 37923
865.690.5263

Stop hoping—start healing

This March, don’t count on luck with hemorrhoids. Get real, lasting relief with expert care you can trust. Request an appointment online or call our confidential HEMORRHOID HOTLINE at (865) 588-9952 today.