Relief from hemorrhoids without traditional hemorrhoid surgery.
Integrated Gastroenterology Consultants offers HemWell™, an FDA-cleared, minimally invasive treatment for internal hemorrhoids. HemWell uses a gentle, low-energy electrical current to reduce blood flow to hemorrhoidal tissue, allowing the hemorrhoids to shrink over time. There is no cutting or surgical removal of hemorrhoidal tissue.
HemWell may be an option for patients with symptomatic internal hemorrhoids causing rectal bleeding, itching, irritation, pressure, or prolapse. Because rectal bleeding can also be caused by other gastrointestinal conditions, your gastroenterologist will first determine whether your symptoms are truly due to hemorrhoids and which treatment is most appropriate for you.
How does HemWell work?
During the HemWell procedure, your gastroenterologist applies a low-level direct electrical current to the blood vessels supplying the internal hemorrhoids. This reduces blood flow to the hemorrhoidal tissue and causes the hemorrhoids to shrink.
The procedure is performed while you are sedated and does not require surgical cutting or removal of the hemorrhoids. HemWell is designed to minimize post-procedure discomfort and allow a relatively quick return to normal activities.
Do I need another colonoscopy if my hemorrhoids were already found?
Yes. At Integrated Gastroenterology Consultants, HemWell is scheduled as a dedicated colonoscopy procedure.
If hemorrhoids were identified during a recent colonoscopy, a separate colonoscopy appointment is still required for the HemWell procedure.
This does not mean that your doctor needs another colonoscopy simply to confirm that you have hemorrhoids. Rather, HemWell treatment itself requires dedicated procedure and anesthesia time.
Our team will provide bowel-preparation and procedure instructions when your HemWell treatment is scheduled.
Is HemWell right for me?
HemWell treats internal hemorrhoids. The best treatment depends on your symptoms, the type and severity of your hemorrhoids, previous treatments, and your overall medical history. Other options may include dietary and bowel-habit changes, hemorrhoid banding, other office-based treatments, or surgery.
An evaluation with one of our gastroenterologists can help determine the most appropriate approach.
Hemorrhoid Treatment in Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire
Integrated Gastroenterology Consultants provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of hemorrhoids for patients throughout the Merrimack Valley, Greater Lowell, Andover, Haverhill, Newburyport, and Exeter, New Hampshire.
To learn whether HemWell may be appropriate for you, call Integrated Gastroenterology Consultants at 978-459-6737.