Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids can be distressing, especially if you're experiencing them for the first time. You may feel anxious about bright red or dark blood showing up in your stool and sidelined from your life by symptoms like discomfort, itching, and swelling. But there's no cause for worry. Hemorrhoids are a very common and highly treatable condition, and our team of specialists are experts in guiding you toward hemorrhoid relief.

With certain types of hemorrhoids, we may recommend additional tests, like a digital rectal exam or sigmoidoscopy, to rule out other possible causes of your symptoms, like Gastrointestinal Bleeding. Our goal is to diagnose you quickly and effectively — so we can move on to controlling your hemorrhoids, treating your uncomfortable symptoms and getting you back to the rich, fulfilling life you deserve.

You have goals, dreams, and concerns — and it can be difficult to cope when painful and unpleasant symptoms are getting in the way of your life. The caring and compassionate team of digestive-health experts at AdventHealth understands what you're going through, and it's our goal to diagnose the cause of your hemorrhoids and bring you relief.

Hemorrhoids can have a wide range of causes, including pregnancy, obesity, IBS, and straining during your bowel movements from diarrhea or constipation. Once we’ve diagnosed the cause of your hemorrhoids, we’ll work together to figure out the solution that lessens your overall discomfort and puts the power of wellness back in your life.

Hemorrhoids can impact more than just your digestive system. They often cause pain and discomfort in your body, and anxiety and stress that affects your mind and spirit. At AdventHealth, we understand what you're going through and our team is standing by to bring your hemorrhoid relief. Hemorrhoids are a common and highly treatable condition. It's our goal to offer the hemorrhoid treatments you need while showing you how to take back the power in your own life.

We’ll work with you to explain every available option, including the Hemorrhoid Treatment System (HTS), banding, creams, and a hemorrhoid pillow. In some cases, surgery may be required. But most often, your hemorrhoid treatments will include simple measures that you can do at home with our team's helpful guidance. We'll also make sure you're acquainted with our comprehensive team of dietitians, nutritionists, and spiritual-care providers who can help you make changes to improve your digestive health, including switching to a high-fiber diet, while caring for and nurturing everything that makes you unique.