Haemorrhoids Injections
What is injection treatment for haemorrhoids?
How does this treatment work?
Sclerotherapy entails injecting a solution into the tissue around each haemorrhoid. The solution normally contains chemicals including zinc chloride, quinine, and polidocanol. The goal is to damage the blood arteries that feed haemorrhoids, causing them to shrink.
What sort of haemorrhoids are suitable for injections treatment?
Doctors may consider sclerotherapy for the treatment of grade 1 or grade 2 haemorrhoids. This technique reduces blood flow to the haemorrhoids by destroying blood vessels. It is frequently necessary to repeat the procedure every few weeks to treat all of the enlarged haemorrhoids.
When is injections not suitable?
The doctor will determine the most appropriate therapy by the size of the haemorrhoids and the intensity of the symptoms. Each method has advantages and disadvantages. When a person develops grade 3 or grade 4 haemorrhoids, our surgeon may recommend prescribe a more radical solution such as Rafaelo radiofrequency treatment. We also offer this at our Harley Street clinic.
The best place to start is a consultation and proctoscopy scan.
What other options are there?
The Rafaelo technique (Radio Frequency Ablation of Haemorrhoids under Local Anaesthesia) is a procedure that uses radiofrequency ablation to treat internal haemorrhoids. This is a clinically proven solution with a very high success rate.
Banding is another treatment suitable for smaller haemorrhoids. Surgeons effectively tie a rubber band around the base of the haemorrhoids to block blood flow to the haemorrhoid. After about 3-5 days, it shrinks and dies. Without your knowledge, the dead tissue and rubber band slip off in the stool. This technique may need to be repeated after a few weeks to cure all of the enlarged haemorrhoids.
How do I get an assessment?
Call to schedule an appointment with our colorectal surgeon in our Harley Street haemorrhoid treatment centre. The doctor will examine the haemorrhoids and advise you on the best treatment option. Your doctor may want you to follow up in a few weeks as part of the aftercare.
What to expect
Examination and diagnosis
The best way to identify haemorrhoids is through a physical examination and scan. By inspecting the area surrounding your anus, our specialist can identify external haemorrhoids. Your doctor may also do an internal exam and/or proctoscopy scan to examine inside your anus to detect internal haemorrhoids.
A consultation also includes medical history and discussion of the symptoms and concerns you are experiencing.
How much is haemorrhoid injections treatment?
Patients who require haemorrhoid injections may find that the cost is more affordable than they’d expected Typically, the cost is around £625.
Where is treatment held?
Patients are comfortable coming to our London Harley Street clinic for both consultations and treatment.
What are the aftercare requirements?
You should be able to go home after the treatment and return to work the following day unless otherwise instructed. There is no overnight stay after this procedure.
Reduce recurring haemorrhoids by avoiding constipation and not straining during bowel movements, exercising, staying hydrated, and increasing the quantity of fibre in your diet.
What is the success rate of this treatment?
Haemorrhoids injections are less expensive than Rafaelo, but they don’t offer such a high success rate. Therefore you may consider radiofrequency treatment with a greater chance of success. This, however, is dependent on the condition of your haemorrhoids.
How Do I Book an Appointment?
Our medical advisors would be happy to make an appointment for you:
- Call 0207 386 0464
- Email [email protected]
The consultation fee is payable on booking. We have a 48-hour cancellation policy.
Treatment Benefits
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Duration
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Haemorrhoid Treatment Costs
| Services | Cost |
|---|---|
| Consultation with Colorectal Consultant | £295 |
| Proctoscopy | £175 |
| Consultation follow up | £250 |
| Haemorrhoid Treatments | |
| Rafaelo procedure | £2,295 |
| Injections | £625 |
| Banding/ligation | £750 |
| Anal skin tag from | POA |
| Anal fissures | From £750 |
Consultations are with our team of leading consultant colorectal surgeons in our Harley Street and City of London clinics.
During the consultation you will have a detailed consultation about your concerns. The examination normally requires a proctoscopy examination which is a gentle quick procedure to identify if there are any haemorrhoids or any other issues. A treatment plan can then be discussed and you can then return at a later date to have them treated at a convenient time. Consultations are valid for 3 months, after which another consultation may be required to check for any change in symptoms prior to treatment.
Prices are a guide to the costs and the exact price can only be determined once the surgeon has examined you in person. Call 0207 386 0464 OR email [email protected] for advice and help.
FAQ's
Haemorrhoids Injections FAQ: Questions & Answers
Sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat internal haemorrhoids. A chemical solution, called a sclerosant, is injected into the tissue around the haemorrhoid. This causes the blood vessels to shrink and the haemorrhoid to shrivel up and eventually fall off.
The injection itself is generally not painful because it is administered into an area with very few nerve endings. You might feel a slight pressure or a brief, mild sting. A local anaesthetic is sometimes used to minimise discomfort.
Common side effects are generally mild and may include a feeling of fullness in the rectum, mild bleeding, or a slight ache. In rare cases, more serious side effects can occur, such as infection, allergic reaction to the solution, or urinary retention. You will be made fully aware of any risks prior to having the treatment.
Sclerotherapy is an effective treatment for many people with internal haemorrhoids and is especially effective on small, bleeding haemorrhoids. However, it may not be a permanent solution, and haemorrhoids can sometimes return. Repeat treatments may be necessary.
Alternative treatments such as radio frequency (Rafaelo) generally offer the highest success rates.
The procedure is very quick and can often be done during a short clinic visit. It typically takes only a few minutes to complete. The consultation inevitably takes longer, as our Colorectal Surgeons take time to properly assess and diagnose before offering treatment.
The number of treatments varies depending on the size and number of haemorrhoids. Some people may only need one session, while others may require several treatments spaced a few weeks apart to achieve the desired result.
Recovery is usually very quick. Most people can return to their normal activities immediately after the procedure. You might experience a sensation of fullness or a dull ache in the rectum for a day or two.
This treatment is typically recommended for people with small to medium-sized internal haemorrhoids (Grade 1 and some Grade 2). It is not usually effective for larger haemorrhoids (Grade 3 and 4) or external haemorrhoids.
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