Internal Hemorrhoids

This page provides articles for you to review explaining the symptoms, treatment methods and general information regarding internal hemorrhoids.

Internal Hemorrhoids Symptom
By: Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, Ph.D, ND, DACBN
If you decide to see your doctor for your internal hemorrhoid symptom, be sure that you ask the following questions. The answers to these questions will help you decide how to care for your hemorrhoids and if you will need a medical procedure to treat them.

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Internal Hemorrhoids
By: Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, Ph.D, ND, DACBN
The fixative procedure uses a chemical or sclerosant that irritates the surrounding tissues. There are many types of sclerosants such as phenol in almond oil, and saline solutions. But they all have the same effect: They cause a low-grade inflammatory reaction which scars the vein and mucosal tissues, collapses the vein walls, and causes the internal hemorrhoid to shrivel. The scar tissue, which is firm and thick, holds the nearby tissue and veins in place so they don't protrude into the anal canal. Sclerotherapy is performed in a doctor's office.

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