“When should I see a colorectal surgeon?” If something’s not right with your digestive tract, that question may be heavy on your mind. As a general rule, bleeding, pain and changes in your bowel habits warrant a trip to the doctor. Which doctor should you see, though?Ahead, you’ll learn more about what a colorectal surgeon […]
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Why can’t you band external hemorrhoids? Rubber band ligation is an effective treatment for internal hemorrhoids, so it’s common for patients to hope it will help with external hemorrhoids too. Unfortunately, that’s not the way it works.The more you learn about external hemorrhoids and the ways they differ from internal ones, the better you’ll understand […]
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You need hemorrhoid surgery. You’ve tried home care and waiting it out, but the hemorrhoids haven’t gone away. Surgical treatment seems to be the only option for resolving your problem.Fortunately, hemorrhoid surgery doesn’t have to be a big deal. If you choose a minimally invasive hemorrhoid surgery, you may be back on your feet in […]
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An anal fistula is a painful condition that requires surgical correction. Fistula surgery has a reputation for being complicated and risky. Facing the possibility of a complex surgery might have you wondering whether it would be better to just keep suffering through your fistula symptoms.You don’t have to live with a fistula forever. The fear […]
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Hemorrhoids can make life miserable, but treatment isn’t always cheap. For the sake of saving money, you might try to ignore the problem and hope it goes away on its own. Unfortunately, that’s not always the best plan.It makes more sense to address your hemorrhoids using an approach that’s both effective and affordable. Hemorrhoid banding […]
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Hemorrhoids can make life miserable, but treatment isn’t always cheap. For the sake of saving money, you might try to ignore the problem and hope it goes away on its own. Unfortunately, that’s not always the best plan.It makes more sense to address your hemorrhoids using an approach that’s both effective and affordable. Hemorrhoid banding […]
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Whether you are new to the practice of hemorrhoid banding or have been offering the service for years, it’s always a good idea to make sure you’re using the latest and best tools for the job. That includes finding the best hemorrhoid ligation suction device.Today’s hemorrhoid ligators have come a long way. You may be […]
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Hemorrhoids aren’t all the same. The two main categories are internal and external hemorrhoids.They’re classified based on their location, but that’s not all that distinguishes them. Internal and external hemorrhoids may exhibit different symptoms, and they require different treatment approaches.To help you learn more about the similarities and differences — and how they may affect […]
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If you’re planning to add hemorrhoid banding as a service offered by your medical facility, then you’re going to need to learn the appropriate codes related to this procedure. Knowing the correct Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes can reduce confusion and streamline your office’s billing practices.To get started, review the following hemorrhoid banding CPT code […]
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Hemorrhoid banding is one of the best options for treating hemorrhoids. This is a minimally invasive procedure that could produce lasting results for the patients in your care.If you’re not yet offering hemorrhoid banding in your colorectal care practice, it may be time to start. But first, you might have questions about performing this procedure […]
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