Hemorrhoid Infrared Coagulation Treatment Now Offered

The physicians of Atlanta Colon and Rectal Surgery (ACRS) are specially trained and experienced to diagnose and treat all types of anorectal disease, particularly hemorrhoids. Our practice has recently added a well-established procedure known as Infrared Coagulation (IRC) to our varied treatment options for this malady. Though this technique has been used for decades, it has recently garnered much interest in press and advertising. IRC is a painless, non-surgical, well-tolerated, office procedure that shrinks hemorrhoids by coagulating the blood vessels that supply them. Patients typically present to the physician with hemorrhoid symptoms of pain, bleeding, and swelling. ACRS doctors are adept at differentiating hemorrhoid problems from other anorectal disease. It is important to evaluate the degree of hemorrhoid, symptoms, size, and inflammation and then tailor treatment of the patient among the many appropriate options available. The ultimate treatment plan is selected after consultation between the patient and the physician.