“End Hemorrhoid Bleeding and Discomfort — Without Surgery.”
Hemorrhoid Artery Embolization (HAE) is a minimally invasive treatment that reduces bleeding, pain, and swelling—helping you get back to life with comfort and confidence.
What Are Hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels in the rectum or anus that can cause pain, itching, and bleeding. They are extremely common, affecting millions of adults, and symptoms often worsen with age, pregnancy, or straining.
Common symptoms include:
- Bright red bleeding during or after bowel movements
- Pain or discomfort while sitting
- Itching or irritation around the anus
- Swelling or lumps near the rectum
While many people try over-the-counter creams or lifestyle changes, these often provide only temporary relief.
Why Treat Them?
Chronic hemorrhoid symptoms can interfere with daily life, cause embarrassment, and lead to anemia in severe cases. Traditional surgical options, like hemorrhoidectomy, can be painful and require a long recovery.
HAE offers a modern alternative—effective, minimally invasive, and with far less downtime.
What Is HAE?
Hemorrhoid Artery Embolization (HAE) is an outpatient procedure performed by an interventional radiologist. Using advanced imaging, a tiny catheter is guided into the arteries supplying blood to the hemorrhoids. Small particles are injected to reduce blood flow, causing hemorrhoids to shrink and symptoms to improve.
Why patients choose HAE:
- Outpatient procedure with same-day discharge
- Quick recovery compared to surgery
- Less post-procedure pain and discomfort
- Effective relief from bleeding and swelling
How Does HAE Work?
Here’s the process:
- Consultation: Review your symptoms and imaging to confirm you’re a candidate.
- Procedure: A small catheter is placed into the hemorrhoidal arteries through a pinhole incision in the wrist or groin.
- Treatment: Embolic particles are delivered to reduce abnormal blood flow to hemorrhoids.
- Recovery: Most patients return to normal activities within a few days, with symptom relief beginning soon after.
HAE vs. Surgery
| HAE | Hemorrhoidectomy (Surgery) | |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital Stay | Outpatient, home same day | Hospital or surgery center |
| Recovery | A few days | Weeks, often painful |
| Pain Level | Minimal | Significant |
| Effectiveness | High symptom relief | High, but invasive |
What to Expect
Before
We’ll schedule a consultation and may order imaging to confirm your candidacy.
During
The procedure typically takes 1–2 hours under light sedation. Only a small incision is required, and you’ll go home the same day.
After
Most patients experience quick recovery, with minimal discomfort compared to surgery. Bleeding often improves rapidly, while swelling and irritation continue to improve over weeks to months.
Is HAE Right for You?
HAE may be a great option if you:
- Suffer from frequent bleeding or painful hemorrhoids
- Have not found relief from medications, creams, or lifestyle changes
- Want to avoid the pain and downtime of surgery
- Prefer a safe, minimally invasive solution