Bleeding, itching, and discomfort from hemorrhoids don't have to be part of your life. At Unio Specialty Care - Temple City in Temple City, we treat hemorrhoids with the CRH O'Regan System®: a quick, virtually painless treatment done right in our office.
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About half of adults have hemorrhoids by age 50. Creams and wipes may calm symptoms for a few days, but they don't fix the hemorrhoid, so the bleeding and discomfort keep coming back. CRH O'Regan banding treats the hemorrhoid itself, so you can stop managing symptoms and move on.
Most people need about three short visits, two weeks apart. Curious about the details? Read how hemorrhoid banding works.
| CRH O'Regan banding | Hemorrhoid surgery | |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Our office | Surgery center or hospital |
| Anesthesia | None | Required |
| Time | About 60 seconds | About an hour, plus recovery room |
| Recovery | Back to work the same day | Often 1 to 3 weeks of pain |
| Best for | Most internal hemorrhoids | Very large or external hemorrhoids |
You may be a good candidate if you have:
Please note: if medically indicated, our doctors may recommend a colonoscopy before treating your hemorrhoids, because blood in the stool is not always from hemorrhoids and can be a sign of something more serious, such as colon cancer.
Book a visit with one of our gastroenterologists. If banding is right for you, we can often start treatment at your first appointment.
Want to learn more first? Read about hemorrhoids and all treatment options or how hemorrhoid banding works.
Most people feel little or no pain. The tiny band is placed above the area that has pain nerves. Some people feel pressure or a dull ache for a day, which eases with Tylenol and a warm bath.
The banding itself takes about 60 seconds. Plan on about 30 minutes for the whole visit.
Most people need about three short visits, about two weeks apart. We treat one hemorrhoid per visit to keep you comfortable.
No prep, no fasting, and no sedation. You can drive yourself, and most people go right back to work the same day.
Hemorrhoid banding is covered by most insurance plans, including Medicare and most PPO plans. HMO and IPA plans need an approved referral first. Our staff can check your coverage before your visit.
For most internal hemorrhoids, yes. Banding is done in the office with no anesthesia and no painful recovery. Surgery is saved for very large or external hemorrhoids that banding cannot treat.
Sometimes. Bleeding is not always from hemorrhoids, so if you are due for colon cancer screening or have other symptoms, our doctors may recommend a colonoscopy first.
In our Temple City office at 6271 Rosemead Blvd., Temple City, CA 91780, minutes from Arcadia, San Gabriel, Pasadena, Monrovia, El Monte, and Monterey Park.