Infrared Coagulation of Hemorrhoids Instructions

Click Here to download

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 Jan 30, 2025 by Dr. Shawn Khodadadian (Gastroenterologist) of Manhattan Gastroenterology