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Cryotheraphy or Infrared Photocoagulation For Your Hemorrhoids?

By Expert Author: Anne P. Jackson | Article Abstract
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Cryotheraphy is a method of treatment for both external and internal hemorrhoids. Essentially, your hemorrhoids are frozen off using a probe and liquid nitrogen to cut off the blood supply to a hemorrhoid.

According to Dr. John MacLeod, “Cryotherapy of hemorrhoids is most effective and has the least side effects when directed at the internal hemorrhoids only, at a high level, and in stages, each application being for a period of one minute only. A plan of treatment selection is presented, based on the stage of the hemorrhoids.“

This leads me to believe that, hemorrhoid removal by cryotheraphy – to be effective – must be a multi-level process.

Cryotheraphy for hemorrhoids is usually performed on an outpatient basis and is a relatively easy procedure. Doctors greatly prefer this procedure over surgery (hemorrhoidectomey) as there is less danger of an open wound and the inherent danger of “going under” anesthesia.

Some of the problems with cryotheraphy for hemorrhoids is the possibility of over-freezing tissue in the area and causing damage to otherwise healthy skin and tissue. This could lead to damage of the anal muscles which can result in leakage later on.

Infrared Photocoagulation for hemorrhoids is a procedure that can be done in the doctors office. It's used to treat small to medium sized hemorrhoids and involves using a device that creates an intense beam of infrared light. The heat causes scar tissue around the hemorrhoid and when that scar tissue forms – it cuts off the supply of blood to the hemorrhoid. Within a week or so the hemorrhoid will fall off.

This procedure is expensive, but less so than surgery methods that require a hospital stay and time off of work.

Infrared Photocoagulation does have some risks involved with the procedure, namely considerable pain during the procedure, bleeding from the anus, infection in the anal area and a temporary inability to urinate.

Both of these procedure are well-known in the medical community and apparently quite successful. For me, however, I wanted to try the non-invasive procedures first. In addition, I wanted to delve into the root cause of this painful condition.

My research led me to H miracle and a wonderful person named Holly Hayden. She suffered for years from hemorrhoids and could not find any permanent relief from the medical community so she went on a mission. A mission to determine the causes and find the best home remedy for hemorrhoids possible.
Anne P. Jackson

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The result of Holly's search is now available - and let me tell you – it IS a miracle! Learn more about Holly's miracle cure at H Miracle!

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