What are the medical treatments for hemorrhoids?

For more persistent or severe hemorrhoids, a doctor may recommend:

• Rubber band ligation: A small rubber band is placed around the base of the hemorrhoid to cut off its blood supply, causing it to shrink and fall off.
• Sclerotherapy: A chemical solution is injected into the hemorrhoid to shrink it.
• Coagulation (infrared, laser, or bipolar): Using heat to destroy the hemorrhoid tissue.
• Surgical removal (hemorrhoidectomy): This is a highly effective option for large, severe, or recurrent hemorrhoids.