{"id":2089,"date":"2025-08-20T09:34:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T13:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/advanced-surgical-physicians\/?p=2089"},"modified":"2026-02-18T11:20:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T16:20:59","slug":"ugh-i-have-hemorrhoids-what-you-need-to-know-about-relief-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/advanced-surgical-physicians\/blog\/ugh-i-have-hemorrhoids-what-you-need-to-know-about-relief-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Hemorrhoid Relief and Treatment Options"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dealing with hemorrhoids? Learn about surgical and non-surgical hemorrhoid treatment options from expert general surgeons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Let\u2019s Talk About Hemorrhoids (Because You\u2019re Not Alone)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve found yourself saying \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGH! I have hemorrhoids!<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d you\u2019re not alone. Hemorrhoids are incredibly common, and although they can be painful, itchy, and downright frustrating, the good news is: <\/span><b>they\u2019re treatable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Advanced Surgical Physicians, we help patients throughout <\/span><b>Wellington and Palm Beach County<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> find lasting relief with both non-surgical and surgical treatment options for hemorrhoids. Here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>What Are Hemorrhoids?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hemorrhoids are <\/span><b>swollen veins in the lower rectum or anus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They can be internal (inside the rectum) or external (under the skin around the anus). While hemorrhoids aren\u2019t dangerous, they can be very uncomfortable and disrupt your daily life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Common Symptoms Include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rectal bleeding during or after a bowel movement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itching, irritation, or burning near the anus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling or a lump near the anus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain or discomfort when sitting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mucus discharge<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Non-Surgical Hemorrhoid Treatment Options<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most mild-to-moderate hemorrhoids respond well to conservative treatment. These may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lifestyle Changes<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-fiber diet (fruits, vegetables, whole grains)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased water intake<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoiding prolonged sitting or straining<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gentle hygiene habits<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Topical Relief<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over-the-counter creams or suppositories<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Witch hazel pads or warm sitz baths<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>In-Office Procedure<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For persistent or bleeding hemorrhoids, we offer a <\/span><b>non-surgical procedure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> performed right in our office:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rubber Band Ligation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A small band is placed to cut off the blood supply, shrinking the hemorrhoid using the CRH O\u2019Regan System \u2122<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This option is <\/span><b>quick, low-risk, and requires little to no downtime.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>When Surgery Is the Best Option<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your hemorrhoids are large, prolapsed, recurring, or causing significant pain and bleeding, surgical treatment may be recommended. Our board-certified surgeons perform:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Hemorrhoidectomy<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgical removal of internal or external hemorrhoids<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically reserved for severe or chronic cases<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performed under anesthesia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Longer recovery, but highly effective<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Don\u2019t Suffer in Silence<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know it can be awkward to talk about hemorrhoids\u2014but it shouldn\u2019t be. Our experienced surgical team provides compassionate, discreet care and will walk you through all your options so you can feel better, faster.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Expert Hemorrhoid Care in Wellington and Palm Beach County<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re struggling with hemorrhoid symptoms, it\u2019s time to stop saying \u201cUGH!\u201d and start feeling like yourself again. Whether you need lifestyle guidance, in-office procedures, or surgical care, our team at <\/span><b>Advanced Surgical Physicians<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is here to help. <\/span><b>Call today<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or request an appointment online to explore the right treatment plan for you. 561.333.1335<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dealing with hemorrhoids? 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