Hemorrhoids Treatment in Homer Glen, IL

Causes & Symptoms of Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are itchy, swollen veins in the anal canal. Though the condition can be painful and frustrating, it’s usually treatable and not serious.

Dr. Vasdekas sees patients from Orland Park, Joliet, Bolingbrook, Naperville, Oak Lawn, and more.. Learn more about common causes and symptoms and call our surgical office in Homer Glen to schedule your appointment today.


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What Causes Hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids can be caused by many things. Common causes include:

  • Straining during bowel movements
  • Obesity
  • Lifting heavy weights or objects
  • Anal sex
  • Genetics - weaker veins and hemorrhoids can run in families
  • Sitting for extended periods of time
  • Standing for extended periods of time
  • Weakening of the tissue surrounding the anus that occurs with age
  • Pregnancy or childbirth

Common Symptoms of Hemorrhoids

The symptoms you experience with hemorrhoids depends on the type of hemorrhoid you have. The two types are:

  • External Hemorrhoids - External hemorrhoids occur when blood pools under the skin, forming a hard lump. They can be painful, unlike internal hemorrhoids. Other symptoms of external hemorrhoids include bleeding in stool and itching.
  • Internal Hemorrhoids - The most common symptom of internal hemorrhoids is rectal bleeding. Other symptoms include itching, skin irritation and discomfort while passing bowel movements.

Treatment for Hemorrhoids in Homer Glen

Hemorrhoids are typically treated with simple changes to diet and bowel habits. Most physicians will attempt to treat hemorrhoids with fixative procedures to reduce the blood supply, therefore decreasing the size of the hemorrhoid. If a large, internal hemorrhoid is present, a physician might choose to surgically remove the hemorrhoid with a hemorrhoidectomy. 

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Vasdekas today by calling our Homer Glen our office at 708-364-0441.