Posts by Michael Diaz4

Here is a little more info regarding hemorrhoids. This comes straight from the professor's breakdown. Grade one isn't really an issue; they can just recede on their own. Grade two is the same way. Even grade three can be reversed, though that’s something the doctor has to manually push back in. But grade four? That's a different story—it won't go back in, and surgery becomes a must. Now, if he mentioned there's a thrombosis involved, then regardless of whatever DG HAL RAR method is being used, that has to be cleared out and cut out. Even if grades two or three can be pushed back inside, a thrombosis requires excision. And honestly, I don't believe recovery happens overnight; you aren't just going to be back at work in a day or two. All of this was explained to me by the professor after my surgery. I even have the scans...

Karen Thompson10 said:Look, let's not scare her more than we already have. She definitely won't be cutting anything, and she shouldn't be in massive pain either. I'm pretty sure if that were the case, her doctor wouldn't be telling her she could head back to work by Monday. Otherwise, he'd be a fraud, and I doubt that's the case here.
You were a tougher case to begin with. 😢

I know this because my doctor told me it would hurt quite a bit due to the fissure, and advised strict rest for a week, with full recovery taking about 4 to 5 weeks. He didn't say that to her, so maybe her situation is milder.
The HAL RAR method is non-invasive, and if there are no complications, it DOESN'T hurt. Some people are even back at work the very next day. It's the same story with the THD method.
Now, if some of us waited until the absolute last minute and ended up with complications, that’s a completely different story. 😁

Let's not create unnecessary panic! I'm saying this because if she's considering surgery, she doesn't need horror stories right now driving her away from the idea. I don't think that's what's happening here. 😉

They aren't horror stories. When you're surgically removing veins, it's going to hurt. That's just reality. Unless they use a less invasive method where they don't have to cut and clear everything out—but if they have to clear out inflamed veins, there will be pain. And thrombosis is dangerous; it has to be handled immediately.

Elizabeth Price85 said:So, here I am. Just got back from my checkup with Dr. Ivanovic. He told me one of my internal ones prolapsed—it’s quite large—and apparently, there are several more inside at both typical and atypical spots. He pushed it back in, but I can already feel it sliding right back out. It still hurts.

Dg: Internal hemorrhoids, grade II and III, plus thrombosis on top of it all.😢

The recommendation: surgery (HAL + RAR). He said he could fit me in this Wednesday (the day after tomorrow) at 4:00 PM. I should arrive around 2:00 PM. It’ll be light general anesthesia, I’ll sleep it off at the Sun City Clinic, and I should be home by Thursday. I could even head back to work on Monday. He mentioned the pain might be worse because of the thrombosis. Before that, I'm on Detralex, Dulcolax, and Lidocaine ointment.
Price: $2.75.

And I have to let him know by tomorrow morning if I'm in. It caught me a bit off guard, being so sudden, but I think I’m going to go through with it.🤷

I'm glad you decided to go. Thrombosis is incredibly dangerous; if that clot moves, it can kill you instantly. This needs to be handled surgically. You won't be rushing back to work that quickly, either. They’re going to do some real cutting (not quite as much as they did to me, but there will be plenty of surgical work involved). It's going to hurt. I don't know what kind of pain you've been dealing with up until now, but for me, it actually hurt less after the surgery than it did before. However, some people don't deal with massive pain leading up to the procedure, so when the aftermath hits, they end up screaming because they weren't prepared for it. I don't mean to scare you, but the day after my surgery, they operated on a guy who was screaming his head off the next morning. They told me they gave him three pain injections, but it didn't help much. He hadn't been in that much pain before the operation, so the poor guy was just blindsided by the post-op pain. So, prepare yourself for the discomfort, but it isn't the end of the world. Now, you've got the bowel prep ahead of you. That usually takes about 18 to 24 hours. Because mine was an emergency, it took me 12 hours. It was brutal because I was a pretty difficult patient, so by morning, things were looking grim. It’ll be four weeks since my surgery in two days. I'm feeling much better regarding the pain, though I still can't sit down for another three weeks. The main thing is that the pain becomes manageable enough to use the restroom normally. It might be a little easier for you, but you need to know it will hurt—just remember that once the surgery is over, it'll all be behind you. Good luck...

Alex Kim said:For me, the absolute worst thing is having to go under the knife. Surgery just treats the symptom. There’s always an underlying cause behind everything, including this.

New research suggests that genes aren't some fixed destiny handed to you at birth. They're heavily influenced by your environment. If it runs in the family, it might just be a result of shared behavioral patterns within an unhealthy setting.

I’d add one more thing to all that: if a healthy diet doesn't do the trick,
-try swapping your chair for a yoga ball. If that doesn't work,
-pick up a sport. If that fails,
-change your surroundings and avoid the situations causing your stress. If even that isn't enough,
-go see Zdenko Domančić or someone who follows his method (it's mostly free).

Personally, surgery is my very last resort.

Stay happy and healthy!

Exactly what you're pointing out is treating the symptoms. You can't just "fix" hemorrhoids on their own. Acute cases have to be dealt with via surgery. Slathering on creams or using suppositories isn't a cure; it's just managing the Hemorrhoid. Just like any other vein issue, they need surgery to actually solve the problem permanently. That's the only way. That's why the DG HAL RAR method exists—it targets the cause of the Hemorrhoid. It cuts off the blood supply from the main vein, and they're gone. Everything else is just patching up the consequences...

Of course, everyone knows eating right is important. But there's always that one little but . Look, Hemorrhoids are essentially just swollen veins. Those little bulges at the beginning or end of the vein can relax over time, but usually, once straining becomes an issue, you're out of luck. Swollen veins can't just vanish on their own. It’s the exact same thing as varicose veins in your legs—you aren't getting rid of them without surgery. If it's just stage one, you can manage just fine, but things tend to get worse as time goes on. After a few decades, complications usually kick in, and then surgery becomes unavoidable. That’s why this laser method has become so popular lately; it lets you handle everything while it's still in the early stages. You don't necessarily have to jump straight into a permanent fix if you're comfortable living with it until things get complicated, but honestly, it’s best to just deal with it immediately. There’s no major pain or discomfort involved, and the problem is gone for good. When you don't treat Hemorrhoids surgically, they eventually come back. For some, it's a bigger issue, and for others, it's smaller, but the situation is always more difficult than before. That’s why I recommend tackling it right at the start. Technology has come such a long way, and there really is no reason to let things get complicated when you can avoid it entirely...

Karen Thompson10 said:Yeah, I’m just not sure if ligation is even worth the trouble when there's such a high chance those hemorrhoids will just come right back.

It isn't just a "chance," though—they almost certainly return. That's actually why that method has largely fallen out of favor in most developed countries...

Drew Booth said:Does anyone happen to know how much that procedure costs?

Thanks

I'm not entirely sure. I had a classic cleaning of inflamed hemorrhoidal veins done, along with full area reconstruction and polyp removal, all combined with the DG HAL RAR method to treat the main vein. Back in Canada, when you convert the cost to dollars, it came out to roughly $3.25. I don't know the price for just the DG HAL RAR method on its own, but it’s definitely more affordable...

Drew Booth said:Hi everyone. Has anyone here been to Sun City Clinic for hemorrhoid ligation? It’s pretty affordable and only takes about 10 minutes. Dr. Cavcic recommended I look into it because if my hemorrhoids progress to stage 3 or 4, things could get ugly, and then we're looking at actual surgery..

Ligation isn't really a permanent fix. It's an old-school method, and honestly, the hemorrhoids tend to come right back because they don't address the main vein supplying them. That's why people opt for the DG HAL RAR method—it's meant to be a more definitive solution. If you just go with ligation, you might find yourself back in the doctor's office sooner than you'd like...

You just go to see the best doctor you can find. It really doesn't matter whether they're male or female. Usually, the men are...

First, get a checkup, then go for surgery if it turns out you actually need it...

Karen Thompson10 said:Man, Michael Diaz4, I honestly can't believe everything you've had to endure and what you're still dealing with right now. I'm rooting for a speedy recovery for you—mostly just hoping that pain finally lets up. I was in pain for a few days myself, and by then, I'd already had enough of it... 😢

So, you went through the DG HAL RAR procedure too, just like me. Well, at least people are getting some actual information now.
In my opinion, THD and DG HAL RAR are the least invasive ways to handle this. If you catch it early enough during the recovery phase, you're almost golden. My best advice? See a doctor the second the pain starts and just get it handled for good.

Michael Diaz4, seriously... hang in there! 🙂

Thanks, really... Honestly, today marks day 15 and I'm feeling better than ever. The pain isn't intense anymore, though I can't sit down quite yet—just lying around or walking through the house. It’s uncomfortable, sure, but the pain today is significantly less than it was last night. Once I'm feeling a bit more stable, I have some personal errands to run, which I should be able to tackle in maybe 7 days, provided everything stays on track without complications. So far, so good. You mentioned you felt better in less than two weeks and the pain subsided. I think I'm a much tougher case, though. They basically reconstructed the whole area; they removed three veins and cauterized the main one. The wounds are healing slowly, and I think in a few days, the leaking should stop entirely. After my awful experience, all I can say is that I recommend this DG HAL RAR method to everyone—and I mean absolutely everyone. It's a permanent fix. 😉

Chloe Garcia55 said:Guys, I really need some help here. For about three weeks now, I’ve been noticing blood in my stool. It’s been inconsistent—some days there’s blood, some days there isn't—but it’s been happening on and off for that whole three-week stretch. Now, a month has passed, and yesterday it happened again. I was honestly convinced it was just hemorrhoids, but now I’m starting to second-guess myself. This has been dragging on too long. To be completely honest, I am terrified of going to the doctor. I’ve heard horror stories about how uncomfortable and painful those exams can be. My mom keeps telling me it’s definitely just external hemorrhoids. She pointed out that I have this little pea-sized bump right at the opening, which doesn't hurt at all. Is that what an external hemorrhoid actually looks like? Aside from the blood, nothing else is wrong—no itching, no pain, no other bad symptoms. Just the blood. I’m spiraling a bit because I’ve been reading online that blood in your stool can be a sign of something serious, and the thought of seeing a doctor scares the life out of me. I'm only 19. Please, help.😕

There’s really nothing to be afraid of. Honestly, if you take a look at what I went through, you might realize it's better to deal with this now rather than waiting years until the situation becomes much worse. There are painless ways to handle this. In short, catching it at the early stages is the easiest way out—that's when you can actually do something about hemorrhoids. You essentially just address the underlying vein issues that feed them, and the problem is gone for good. It’ll all be over in a few days. No long hospital stays, no drama; everything is done under local anesthesia, so there's zero hassle. After my own ordeal, I can sincerely tell anyone: go see a doctor while it's still in the beginning stages. You can get it resolved without any major pain. Is it possible to live with hemorrhoids? Sure, you can. But over time, they only get more complicated because they never just go away on their own...

rapidharbor36 said:My grandmother is undergoing radiation therapy for cancer, so I'm wondering—is it dangerous to sit next to someone who just finished a session?

Sorry if this sounds a bit out of left field, but I haven't been able to find anything useful about this online. 🤷

I’m really just looking for serious answers here.

Thanks.

It isn't harmful. Your grandmother isn't "radiating." The radiation was targeted specifically at the diseased tissue...

Karen Thompson10 said:I actually wanted to go with the THD method, but they told me it's strictly for internal hemorrhoids. Since I had an external one, it just had to come off on its own.
So, my approach ended up being DG HAL RAR—they say that’s a permanent fix in about 95% of cases. But hey, we'll see how it goes. 😁

Josephine, you might have internal ones that occasionally prolapse, which would make you a solid candidate for THD. Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't think external ones can migrate back inside.
My advice? Get a second opinion and really dig into the different methods. Good luck! 🙂

Michael Diaz4, that's really interesting... so you went through both the traditional route and THD. Kudos to your doctor. If I had known that was an option, I probably would have chosen it myself.

Like I mentioned before, I looked into exactly what was going on with me. It was a combination deal: a standard cleaning and a DG HAL RAR procedure (reductio et reconstructio mucosae analis probalans). There were polyps, too. Most of them are gone now, and the remaining ones shouldn't be an issue. The pathology report came back clean—no malignancy. I actually developed a thrombosis, and honestly, it's a miracle a clot didn't break loose. If it had, I'd be toast right now. For now, I have to do internal digital massages twice a day using a gel. No sitting down for six weeks. The mucosa was basically pulled from the outside in; everything was shredded and the wound is massive. That's what happens when you delay seeing a doctor or getting surgery. Let's be real: there isn't a "cure" for hemorrhoids other than surgery. You can treat the symptoms, and they might recede after a while, but they usually come back even worse. This new DG HAL method is brilliant if you catch it early before complications set in; people are almost immediately ready to get back to their lives. My professor even mentioned a guy who was playing soccer just four days later... My recommendation is simple: go to the doctor immediately. It's best to handle it right away using a non-invasive method... Oh, and how do you get them? Straining and lifting heavy weights. That's the most common culprit...

Sarah Harris29 said:Michael Diaz4, Karen Thompson10, thank you both so much for the replies. I guess it really does come down to the individual case. I'm terrified that my situation might be like Michael's, where I'll need both the THD and the traditional surgery. Honestly, the whole thing is weighing on me; I'm only 27, and I can't believe I'm dealing with this already. I haven't even had kids yet. Poor me...
My biggest fear is the recovery period after the surgery. What if there are complications...
Anyway, I'm heading to the doctor as soon as possible. First, I just need them to tell me what stage we're actually looking at.
Michael, I'm wishing you a smooth and painless recovery.
B.t.w. Did you have the traditional surgery done in the same spot as the THD?
Like I said, I suspect my hemorrhoids might be stage 4 too, so I might be facing the same road as you. I've been bleeding quite a bit during bowel movements these last few days, so I'm scared of everything right now.
Thanks again, everyone, and let's stay in touch.

Thanks for the kind wishes.🙂 Don't let fear hold you back—the worst thing you can do is delay seeing a specialist or putting off a necessary surgery. If you're bleeding heavily, don't wait; go to the doctor immediately. I didn't wait. My case was urgent because of inflammation and infection in my internal hemorrhoids, so they had to surgically remove them. The external ones were stitched up...🙄 It’s painful, but it had to be done. I don't know if your situation is as severe as mine, but you have to see a doctor, because hemorrhoids only get worse as time goes on. Find a good surgeon and you'll be fine. Very young people deal with this all the time. In the military, for instance, it's often due to diet and physical strain. A nurse at the clinic told me they just operated on a 23-year-old guy. In my case, there was also thrombosis, which made it dangerous. Mine was a critical case, so the surgery was an emergency. Now I eat normally, but I still make sure to avoid constipation. You want your stool to be soft. It still hurts; I use gauze, and the wound oozes a little sometimes. I have to rinse it frequently, but it gets better every single day. I can't sit down, so I have to lie down or walk to keep my circulation going. I'm on a heavy course of antibiotics. I've endured a lot of pain, and while it still hurts, it's getting manageable. I think I'll be treating the wound for one more week, and according to the director here at the clinic, I should be all set. Seriously, go to the doctor. Living with painful hemorrhoids is impossible, and if things get complicated like they did for me, it can get very serious. The sooner you go, the easier the treatment and recovery will be. Good luck...🙂

Karen Thompson10 said:I actually wanted to go with the THD method, but they told me it’s strictly for internal hemorrhoids. Since I had an external one, it just had to be dealt with differently.
In my case, I went with the DG HAL RAR approach. They say it works permanently about 95% of the time. Well, we'll see how it goes. 😁

Josephine, you might have internal ones that occasionally prolapse, so you could actually be a good candidate for THD. Maybe I'm wrong, but my understanding is that external ones don't really migrate back inside.
My advice? Get a second opinion and really dig into the different methods. Good luck! 🙂

Michael Diaz4, that's really interesting... so you did both the traditional way and THD. Props to your doctor for offering that. If I had known that was even an option, I probably would have gone that route myself.

I have a follow-up appointment this Monday. I plan to grill the professor and get all the specifics. We had to stick with the classic surgery because there were fissures and some thrombosis involved, which made the whole procedure pretty intense and complicated. I'm feeling a little better today. I can't sit down yet, so I'm just walking around the house to keep the circulation going. My diet is almost back to normal, though I'm staying away from bread for now. It’s painful. I have to keep rinsing the wound constantly to speed up the healing. Honestly, I'm over it—it's uncomfortable and it hurts—but things are looking up. The doctor mentioned the wound might bleed for about 15 days, and after that, I won't need the gauze anymore. So, I just have to hang in there for about ten more days. Which method you use really depends on the specific situation. For me, it was a combination of...

Sarah Harris29 said:Hi everyone. Please, I need your help and advice.
I am dealing with massive hemorrhoid issues. It’s almost unbearable. They are external and pop out regularly after every single bowel movement. There are several of them, and they're about the size of a grape. Every single time, I have to manually push them back in. It hurts, it burns, and there's bleeding. I've been stuck in this cycle for about a year now. I've tried every single pill and topical remedy available at the pharmacy. I kept hoping something would work, but I've finally reached the point where I'm deciding on a surgical removal method because I just can't live like this anymore. My life has turned into a living hell—socially and professionally.
From everything I've read online, this THD method seems like something I might want to try.
PLEASE, people, if you have tried the THD method, please reach out and give me some advice. I want to get to the hospital as soon as possible. Money isn't even an issue anymore; I just want to start living a normal life again.
In some older posts, I saw that Nikola1903 went through the THD procedure. NIKOLA1903, if you happen to read this, please let me know—were you ultimately satisfied with the results? How are you feeling now that some time has passed?
So, I am desperate for information on THD!
Thanks, everyone.

I underwent the THD procedure myself. Honestly, I waited too long; I was already at stage four, so they had to perform traditional surgery alongside THD to solve the problem permanently. You can find plenty of info online regarding THD. Usually, if you catch it at stage one or two, it can be done as an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia, and you go straight home. The real nightmare is when you have to clean the hemorrhoids, especially if they become infected. That pain is intense, whereas THD itself doesn't cause much agony. Just get to the hospital immediately. The standard protocol involves a bowel cleanse before the surgery. Good luck...😉

fadedcanyon89 said:I developed hemorrhoids during childbirth, and since then, they flare up pretty badly at least once a year. I was just applying some calendula oil—externally and a little bit inside the anus. That's when I felt something. I felt a little lump inside the rectum, about 4-5 cm from the anal opening. It’s about the size of a pea and feels somewhat movable. I'm honestly terrified right now—is this just internal hemorrhoids, or could it be a polyp?

Please don't go poking around inside yourself. It's likely just internal hemorrhoids, but you really should see a doctor just to be certain.😉

Karen Thompson10 said:I'm just glad everything ended up okay for you and that you didn't run into any extra complications. My experience was almost identical to yours; I didn't actually get a decent night's sleep until the third night after getting home. For the pain, Advil granules worked wonders for me, though you definitely shouldn't overdo it with those.
It’s been nearly two weeks since my surgery now, and the pain is completely gone, so I'm confident yours will ease up soon too. That relief hit me pretty suddenly.

You mentioned Doppler and laser vein sealing... I think that might be the DG HAL RAR method, which is what I went in for. Doppler was mentioned there, too. 😁

Anyway, regardless, I just hope this is settled for good now.
I think it's important for people to realize that occasional dull aches aren't something you need to rush to the doctor for immediately (though getting an initial check-up is always the smartest move). However, intense, sharp, and persistent pain means complications have likely set in, and you really should seek medical attention right away.

If you find yourself stuck at home for two weeks or more... well, you know what you have to do.

Oh, thanks for the kind wishes. At my check-up today, they told me everything looks fine. I'm taking some extra Align to help regulate things since my specialist said I can start eating a normal diet today. For dinner, I had one soft poached egg and a tiny slice—not even a full slice—of whole grain bread with tea. I'm hoping for the best. I'm also applying a gel to the wound and they told me I need to massage it. I can also use Lidoproct since it acts as an anesthetic. My main issue right now is the swelling. I can feel the stitches, and everything looks like massive hemorrhoids, but I assume that'll go down once the swelling subsides. I'm constantly rinsing the area with lukewarm water in the shower, and it gets a bit tiring. Looking back, I see how much better it would have been to visit the specialist at his lovely clinic sooner. He admitted today that my case was quite tough and that his back actually started aching while working on my... well, you know. My next follow-up is in seven days, and everything seems okay so far. The whole treatment cost me about 1554 miles (maybe a little less) including medications. It comes out to roughly $3333 depending on the specific course. But man, what a clinic... The apartments have actual artwork, massive plasma TVs, digital satellite, and a DVD/MP3/MP4 player where you can plug in a USB stick (which is exactly what I did on my last morning, listening to my own music 😁). They even have leather armchairs or full leather sets if you get one of the larger suites. The specialist's name is Dr. Zuvdija Kandić🙏, and the clinic is called ALEA🙏👍 located in the historic part of Boston.

Drew Booth said:Does anyone know the exact way to use these suppositories??

So, after a bowel movement, should I rinse the affected area with cold or lukewarm water before inserting it deep into the rectum...

And does it stay in there until the next bowel movement, or am I supposed to take it out later? What's the minimum amount of time it needs to stay inside?

Wash the area with lukewarm or warm water. That's at least what I do after my surgery. It just melts away and comes out naturally after you go to the bathroom. Honestly, the best way is to lie on your back, prop your legs up, and gently insert it. If you think it might be a struggle, just wet the tip of the suppository with a little plain water first. Then push it in slowly while staying relaxed—just deep enough that your finger gets about an inch or so in. It’ll slide right in without any issues...😉 I'm pretty sure that's how the instructions say to do it. That's how it works for Dulcolax suppositories, and it's the same for everything else...