COMPARISON OF HEMORRHOIDS TREATMENTS

Treatment Advantages Disadvantages None No expenses Many will heal on their own. The patient suffers pain, itching, burning, bleeding and discomfort. Hemorrhoids that heal on their own usually re-occur. Ligation Usually works for internal hemorrhoids. Must be done at a doctor's office, clinic or hospital. Cannot be used for external hemorrhoids. Surgery Often effective Expensive. Must be done at a doctor's office, clinic or hospital. Can have lifelong adverse effects on bowel movements. Creams & Suppositories. Easily available. can be applied by patient. Not very effective. Expose delicate tissues to chemical substances. Often aggravates the problem. Expensive over the long run. Cryotheraphy with medical instrument. Highly effective. Does not expose tissues to chemicals. Very painful. Expensive Must be done at a doctor's office, clinic or hospital. Cryotheraphy with ANUICE® applicator Highly effective. Can be applied by patient. Inexpensive. Does not expose tissues to chemicals. Not 100% effective for very advanced cases

Summary

• Surgery and ligation are effective but expensive.

• Creams and suppositories provide only temporary relief and could aggravate the problem

• Cryotheraphy is painless, effective and inexpensive.