Become a one-wipe wonder

Following the completion of his hemorrhoid treatment, a patient told me recently that he has become a “one-wipe wonder.”

Before treatment, his hemorrhoids made it difficult for him to get clean after a bowel movement, sometimes requiring him to use half a roll of toilet paper.

In fact, trouble getting clean is one of the most common symptoms of hemorrhoids, but here’s a secret that most people don’t know: It’s not caused by external hemorrhoids; it’s caused by internal ones.

Large internal hemorrhoids interfere with the sphincter muscle closing things back up after a bowel movement. If the sphincter can’t fully close, you can’t get fully clean. Treatment shrinks them down so the sphincter can work again, and wiping becomes a breeze.

If you’d like to become a one-wipe wonder, I offer two easy, safe and effective, non-surgical procedures designed to safely eliminate hemorrhoids. 

One reduces the blood flow that feeds the hemorrhoids, reducing inflammation and causing them to shrink. The other is better suited to removing larger hemorrhoids. Both take just a few seconds to do. Since they are performed in an area with no nerve endings, they can be administered right in the comfort of my office without anesthesia.

There is virtually no pain, no prep needed, there are no major restrictions and you don’t have to take time off of work. Our patient-centric focus also means scheduling an appointment and getting seen quickly are equally painless.

Consultations are free of charge, and our procedures are covered by insurance.

To reach Dr. David Gutman of Advanced Hemorrhoid Specialists, call 216-772-4653. He has two office locations: 25200 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 109, in Beachwood; and 2660 W. Market Street, Suite 250, in Fairlawn. To learn more, visit SensitiveCare.com.