Hemorrhoids in Dallas, TX
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Hemorrhoids, sometimes referred to as piles, are irritated veins near the lower anus or rectum. The condition commonly presents when the walls of the veins in the anus or rectum come to be so thin that the veins bulge or protrude. Hemorrhoids can present internally (within the rectum) or externally (on the anus).
Hemorrhoids are quite common. As a matter of fact, almost three-fourths of adults will deal with piles occasionally. In some cases, a blood clot will develop within a hemorrhoid (referred to as a thrombosed hemorrhoid) and can result in discomfort or pain. The board-certified GI providers at Digestive Health Associates of Texas specialize in treating this common concern as well as other gastrointestinal (GI) situations. To locate care for hemorrhoids in Dallas, TX or a surrounding community, please reach out to our facility today.
What are the causes of hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids can be attributed to a number of factors. Reasons a hemorrhoid might occur can include:
- Genetic history of hemorrhoids
- Obesity
- Straining during bowel movements
- The natural aging process
- Sitting or standing for long periods of time
- Excessive strain when performing a physical activity (like lifting weights)
- Ongoing constipation
- Ongoing diarrhea
- Being pregnant
What are the symptoms of hemorrhoids?
Symptoms of hemorrhoids vary because of the area affected by the hemorrhoids, but typically include:
- Itching around one's anus
- Pain during the passing of stool
- Bright red blood in one's stool
- Pink, blue, or purple bumps that protrude near the anus
- Discomfort and/or inflammation around the anus
- Discomfort surrounding the anus while conducting physical activities
How are hemorrhoids treated?
Sometimes, smaller hemorrhoids might heal on their own within a few days. Your Digestive Health Associates of Texas doctor might choose to prescribe pharmaceutical drugs or recommend home remedies to alleviate the irritating symptoms of hemorrhoids. When larger hemorrhoids occur, however, professional intervention is available in Dallas, TX and might be required to excise or treat the hemorrhoid. Common hemorrhoid treatments include:
- Good hygiene, specifically in the anal region
- A high fiber diet
- Applying ice packs to reduce anal inflammation
- Avoiding the use of dry toilet paper
- Applying topical cream
- Tub baths several times daily in warm water
- Rubber band ligation
- Draining a clotted hemorrhoid (thrombosis)
- Sclerotherapy
- Coagulation
- Hemorrhoid stapling
- Treatment of constipation or the cause of the hemorrhoids
- Surgical Intervention
Prompt treatment of hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids most often do not progress to serious health issues, but they can certainly be bothersome and interfere with your quality of life. If you find yourself needing assistance with hemorrhoid treatment in Dallas, TX or a surrounding area, the physicians at Digestive Health Associates of Texas are trained to help. We encourage you to contact Digestive Health Associates of Texas to meet with a gastroenterology provider near you.
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Dr. Hasan is the best Gastroenterologist doctor in the Dallas (Carrollton) area PERIOD. I have been to 2 other doctors for my condition and Dr. Hasan was able to finally gave me the correct diagnosis. He treated me appropriately and demonstrated one of the best bedside manners in a physician that I have seen in my 18 year career as a nurse. Another thing I noticed at his office (being in healthcare this is something I notice at physician offices) is the atmosphere, everyone there seemed like they really enjoyed working with Dr. Hasan. He has a great report with his nurse and each time I was there I could tell he not only cares about his patients but his office staff too. Thank you Dr. Hasan I will forever be grateful that you are here in the Dallas area and making me feel like you are truly in the profession for patient care!
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Overall I've had a great experience with Dr. Yepuri. He was extremely knowledgeable about my situation and he made me feel comfortable. I went in for a Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids. I had 2 sessions and I've seen dramatic changes just from the 1st session. I highly recommend scheduling a visit with Dr. Yepuri.
Dr. Antin treated me for a sudden, life-threatening condition with care, professionalism, and expertise. He explained to me and my family what was happening to me and what he and his team were going to do to fix the problem. The procedure was successful and I am now getting my follow up care done through his office. Very grateful to Dr. Anin and his team.
I have been using gastroenterologists through Digestive Health Associates of Texas for years. Dr. Padda puts the chart down and listens to me, which I appreciate. He performed a routine endoscopy for me, and I had my follow up, but a month later, I still cannot get my prescriptions. My insurance needs more information from the physician that it is medically necessary, but I have spoken to Rayna multiple times, and the information is not sent. They did a superb job caring for me during my endoscopy. As a patient with a terminal lung disease, I appreciate that the employees at the endoscopy center they use take a lot of Covid precautions, but I really need my medications filled. They also do not answer the phone between 12-1pm, because they are all at lunch, but that is when many of us have a break and are able to call. Have never run in to that with another doctor's office. Couldn't imagine how this works for patients with normal 9-5 jobs.
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