The CRH O'Regan System for hemorrhoid removal was developed in Canada by laparoscopic surgeon Dr. Patrick J. O'Regan.

It uses the first entirely disposable, single-use device for hemorrhoid removal.

During the brief and painless outpatient procedure, the physician places a small rubber band around the tissue just above the internal hemorrhoid where there are few pain-sensitive nerve endings.

Unlike traditional banding techniques that use a metal-toothed clamp to grasp the tissue, a gentle suction device is used, reducing the risk of pain and bleeding.

The banding procedure works by cutting off the blood supply to the hemorrhoid.

This causes the hemorrhoid to shrink and fall off, typically within a day or so.

Once the hemorrhoid is gone, the wound usually heals within one to five days.

A remarkable 99.1% of patients treated with this method have no post-procedure pain.

WHERE TO GO FOR THIS CUTTING EDGE PROCEDURE:

Alan L. Goldman, M.D., F.A.C.S, is the leading expert on the non-surgical treatment of hemorrhoids in the Southeast.

In 2006 Dr. Goldman co- founded the Center of Colorectal Health in Atlanta with an office in Sandy Springs and an office in Roswell.

Since that time he has performed over 10,000 banding procedures using the CRH O'Regan Ligation System.

His practice is dedicated exclusively to the non surgical treatment of hemorrhoids.

There are many physicians who are now experienced with this new technology and you can find practitioners throughout the United States by clicking on the link below.

How to Prevent Hemorrhoids:

Add Fiber to your diet-this one of the best natural ways to prevent hemorrhoids.

Foods high in fiber such as fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, wheat bran and oatmeal will protect you against hemorrhoids--by facilitating good digestion, cleaning your rectal walls and making defecation smooth and pain-free.

Drink plenty of liquid. Drinking plenty of fluids throughout the day promotes good hydration and prevents hardening of your stool.

You can either have pure water or go for other types of healthy fluids such as fresh, organic vegetable juices. They will help give your stool more moisture, making it softer and easier to evacuate.

Stick to a regular schedule for having a bowel movement.

When you practice habitual patterns of bowel movement, it will decrease your risk of experiencing difficulty in passing stool.

If you feel the urge to go, then go right at that time. Do not let the moment pass because if you wait until later, your stool will become dry and hard, making it difficult for you to evacuate.

With hard stool, you need to exert extra pressure to expel it, which can strain your rectal walls--causing the veins and tissues of that area to swell (hemorrhoids).

Do not strain when sitting on the toilet.

Try to stay relaxed and work with your body's rhythm when having a bowel movement.

Remember to breathe. Do not hold your breath as this increases intra-abdominal pressure and promotes the development of hemorrhoids.

Avoiding straining will help reduce the risk that internal hemorrhoids will protrude.

If you can't have a bowel movement within two minutes of sitting on the toilet, go back later.

This two-minute rule can help keep you from straining during bowel movements without realizing it.

When traveling by air, stay hydrated, avoid alcohol, eat fiber and walk around when you can. Air travel can cause dehydration and lead to problems with hemorrhoids.

Avoid lifting heavy objects and refrain from sitting for long periods of time.

Lifting any object that's too heavy for your own capacity will not only strain your muscles, but also the veins and tissues of your rectal walls.

The same goes for prolonged sitting.

When you are doing activities that require sitting, you should change positions every now and then.

Don't sit for hours--stand up, walk around and stretch your limbs from time to time.

If you have to sit for hours at a time then I recommend using a donut shaped cushion that takes pressure off of the delicate rectal veins.

When you defecate, try not to sit on the toilet bowl for more than two minutes because gravity may cause unwanted pull on your rectal tissues causing them to push outward and swell.

Exercise regularly.

Staying active will help improve body functions including your digestive system--allowing you to eliminate wastes with ease.

Remember to drink plenty of fluids before, during and after exercise to prevent dehydration.

Keep your anal area clean and dry. After defecating, wipe your rectal area gently with damp and unscented toilet paper, then dab it dry.

Avoid wiping it strenuously and keeping unnecessary moisture around the area as it can cause irritation of your rectal tissues that can lead to hemorrhoids.