A Minimally Invasive, Non-Surgical Treatment for Bleeding Piles
Hemorrhoids (also called piles) are swollen blood vessels around the anus that can cause bleeding, pain, itching, and discomfort.
Hemorrhoid artery embolization is a modern, minimally invasive treatment that reduces blood flow to hemorrhoids from inside the blood vessels—without cutting or stitches—helping control bleeding and shrink hemorrhoids with faster recovery than surgery.
Hemorrhoid artery embolization (HAE) is a procedure in which a specialist:
This:
Non-surgical
No cuts or stitches
Performed under local anesthesia
Faster recovery and less pain than surgery
HAE is usually recommended for patients who:
Main goals:
The procedure is performed by an interventional radiologist in a cath lab using X-ray guidance.
Step-by-step:
Hemorrhoid artery embolization is generally safe in experienced centers. Possible risks with approximate incidence include:
Your treatment choices for hemorrhoids (piles) depend on:
Your specialist will help you decide the safest and most effective option for long-term relief.
Alternative 1: No Active Procedure (Medical Treatment and Observation)
Limitation:
Alternative 2: Surgical Hemorrhoidectomy
However, compared to minimally invasive treatments, surgery:
Despite these drawbacks, surgical hemorrhoidectomy has a high success rate in suitable patients.
Choosing the Right Hemorrhoid Treatment
Many patients today benefit from minimally invasive treatments like Hemorrhoid Artery Embolization (HAE), which:
A personalized evaluation helps determine the best way to control bleeding, relieve symptoms, and improve quality of life with the safest possible approach.
📌 Compared to surgery, embolization avoids wounds, stitches, and long recovery.
After hemorrhoid artery embolization:
Hemorrhoid artery embolization is a minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment that reduces blood flow to hemorrhoids from inside the blood vessels, helping stop bleeding and shrink piles without cuts or stitches.
HAE is suitable for patients who:
No. It is a catheter-based, minimally invasive procedure, not open surgery.
It is done under local anesthesia. Most patients feel little to mild discomfort, much less than traditional surgery.
The procedure usually takes 60 to 90 minutes.
Most patients go home the same day or after overnight observation.
In many patients, bleeding reduces immediately or within a few days and continues to improve over the following weeks.
It significantly reduces bleeding and shrinks hemorrhoids. Many patients get long-lasting relief, but diet and lifestyle changes are important to prevent recurrence.
Possible risks include mild pelvic discomfort, bruising at the puncture site, temporary fever, or rarely infection or non-target embolization. Serious complications are very rare.
Yes. When done by experienced specialists, HAE is safe and widely used, with low complication rates.
Most patients return to normal daily activities within a few days.
HAE is non-surgical, has no cuts or stitches, causes less pain, and has faster recovery compared to traditional hemorrhoid surgery.
Recurrence is uncommon, but it can happen. High-fiber diet, good bowel habits, and follow-up reduce the chance of recurrence.
Yes. HAE is available in advanced interventional radiology centers in India.
The procedure is performed by a trained interventional radiologist using image guidance.
Non-surgical treatment
No cuts, no stitches
Less pain than surgery
Faster recovery
Effective for bleeding piles
Suitable for high-risk surgical patients
Chronic hemorrhoid bleeding can lead to anemia, weakness, and poor quality of life. Hemorrhoid artery embolization offers a modern, minimally invasive way to control bleeding and shrink piles—without surgery.
