Treatment for Hemorrhoids in Knoxville, TN

Hemorrhoids are common in both men and women. In fact, about half the population has hemorrhoids by age 50. If you have put off seeking treatment for hemorrhoids because of concerns about painful surgery and a long recovery period, the experienced experts of Premier Surgical Hemorrhoid Treatment Center in Knoxville can give you lasting relief.

Causes of Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids can be either internal or external, meaning they may or may not be visible bumps outside of the anus. Although not every case of hemorrhoids will have an exact cause, individuals are more likely to experience this condition if they:

• Have a family history of hemorrhoids
• Are obese
• Frequently strain during bowel movements or when lifting heavy objects
• Are pregnant
• Are between the ages of 45 and 65
• Remain sitting for long periods of time
• Frequently experience constipation or diarrhea

Symptoms of Hemorrhoids

In addition to pain in the anal area, persons with hemorrhoids often report other common symptoms such as itching, swelling, irritation, and even painless bleeding of the rectal region. Any sort of unexplained bleeding will require a specialist’s attention in order to accurately determine its cause and whether or not that cause poses any immediate threat to your health.

It is also possible for blood to pool in an external hemorrhoid, which may lead to the formation of a clot. This is known as a thrombosed hemorrhoid, which will lead to more severe pain as well as the development of a hardened lump near the anus.

Infrared Coagulation (IRC)

This time-tested, less-invasive procedure is the world’s leading office treatment for hemorrhoids. It involves using a small laser probe that exposes the vein above the hemorrhoid to short bursts of warm light, causing the hemorrhoid to shrink and recede. IRC provides faster relief with little downtime.

Four IRC treatments, performed 3-4 weeks apart, are normally reccomended. IRC treatments are covered by most insurance plans.

BENEFITS TO NON-SURGICAL INFARED COAGULATION TREATMENT INCLUDE:

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

Surgical Treatments

For more severe cases our Premier Hemorrhoid physicians also offer surgical treatments including:

• Exisional Hemorrhoidectomy
• Stabled Hemorrhoidopexy
• Trans Anal Hemorrhoidal Dearterization with Mucopexy (Fort Sanders location Only)

VIDEOS

Premier Hemorrhoid Treatment Center Medical Director Dr. Stone Mitchell answers some of the most commonly asked questions about hemorrhoids.