Hemorrhoid treatment in Tijuana: relief starts with a diagnosis

Bleeding, itching, a lump or pain when you sit are not something you have to live with. Most hemorrhoids improve without surgery once they are examined and graded correctly.

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Hemorrhoids

What it is

Hemorrhoid Treatment

Hemorrhoids are cushions of blood vessels that everyone has inside the anal canal. They become a problem when they swell, bleed or slip outside. Internal hemorrhoids usually cause painless bright-red bleeding; external ones cause a tender lump, especially when a clot forms.

Straining, constipation, long periods sitting on the toilet, pregnancy and heavy lifting are the usual triggers. Because rectal bleeding can also come from other conditions, the first step is always an exam to confirm that hemorrhoids are really the cause.

Common symptoms

Bright-red blood on the paper or in the bowl
Itching or irritation around the anus
A lump that comes out when you strain
Pain or pressure when sitting
A feeling of incomplete emptying

The diagnosis is confirmed at your evaluation.

Treatment

How hemorrhoids are treated

From the simplest to the most specialized; we only move forward if needed.

Habits and fiber

More fiber and water, less time on the toilet and no straining. This alone controls many grade 1 and 2 hemorrhoids.

Medication

Ointments, suppositories and vein-toning medication calm the flare-up while the tissue recovers.

Office procedures

Rubber band ligation or sclerotherapy for internal hemorrhoids that keep bleeding, without an operating room.

Surgery

Hemorrhoidectomy or other techniques for grade 3 and 4 hemorrhoids, or when everything else has not been enough.

Diagnosis

How they are diagnosed

The visit includes a conversation about your symptoms, a gentle external exam and an anoscopy, a short look inside the anal canal that takes about a minute and needs no sedation. If you are over 45, have a family history of colon cancer or the bleeding does not match the exam, a colonoscopy may be recommended to rule out other causes.

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FAQ

What people ask most

Do hemorrhoids always need surgery?

No. Most people improve with changes in habits, medication or an office procedure. Surgery is reserved for advanced grades or cases that do not respond to simpler options.

Is rubber band ligation painful?

It is done in the office without anesthesia because the band is placed where there are no pain nerves. Most patients feel pressure for a day or two and return to their routine right away.

Can hemorrhoids turn into cancer?

No. But hemorrhoids and colorectal cancer can both cause bleeding, which is why rectal bleeding should always be examined instead of assumed.

This page offers general information and does not replace a medical visit. Every case is assessed individually; results and recovery times vary from person to person.

Anal fissure

A sharp, cutting pain during and after a bowel movement, sometimes lasting hours, is the hallmark of an anal fissure.

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Abscess & fistula

A painful, swollen lump near the anus is often an abscess. A small opening that keeps draining weeks later is usually a fistula.