Review these instructions before your infrared coagulation treatment for hemorrhoids. Following them carefully helps ensure a smooth procedure and recovery.

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HEMORRHOID TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS
DIET CHANGES
  • AFTER MIDNIGHT: STOP EATING
  • You can consume CLEAR LIQUIDS up until 3 hours before the test
    • Clear liquids include iced/hot tea, black coffee, clear broth, apple or white grape juice (without pulp), gingerale, jello, ice pops
  • 3 HOURS BEFORE TEST:
    • STOP CLEAR LIQUIDS; No candy or gum chewing either
MEDICATIONS
  • If you are taking Medicines That Thin Your Blood: Contact your provider to discuss any adjustments that might be required
    • Medications include but are not limited to Aspirin, Plavix, Coumadin, Lovenox, Eliquis, Xarelto
  • If you are taking Aspirin: Do not hold it. Please take it the morning of your procedure with a small sip of water
  • If you are taking Blood Pressure Medication: Do not hold them. Take them the morning of your procedure with a small sip of water
  • If you are taking Diabetes Medications: Contact your prescribing doctor to discuss adjustments the day before and the day of your procedure
BOWEL PREPARATION
  • PURCHASE: TWO FLEET ENEMAS at any drug store (over the counter)
  • TWO HOURS BEFORE TEST:
    • Use the FIRST ENEMA following package directions
  • ONE AND A HALF HOURS BEFORE TEST:
    • Use the SECOND ENEMA following package directions
OFFICE ARRIVAL
  • Take your regular medications in the morning with sips of water
  • Arrive 30 minutes prior to your procedure, no later!
  • Bring list of current medications including doses
  • Bring a Photo ID
  • Bring Insurance Card
  • Bring any applicable Referrals
  • Please do not bring any valuable
ESCORT
  • Please ensure that you have an escort (responsible adult over the age of 18) to pick you up at the end of the procedure
URINE PREGNANCY TESTING
  • If you are a premenopausal woman, you will need to submit a urine sample upon office check in
Updated on Jun 5, 2026 by Dr. Shawn Khodadadian (Gastroenterologist) of Manhattan Gastroenterology