Introduction

People avoid discussing Haemorrhoid problems because they are embarrassed about it and also because they have a great fear: they have heard that operating haemorrhoids is a very painful procedure. “I have always considered operating haemorrhoids as one of the most painful and distressing procedures, and was driven to develop something that is painless, has no downtime and has a very high success rate. I think I have achieved that. Results are exceptionally good and the patient satisfaction is very, very high. Dr Georghy’s experience with ULTROID is since 1991 (the longest in the world) and he has performed the treatment over 4,500 times.”

Responding to the need for less invasive medical treatment, Dr Joseph Georghy introduces ULTROID, for nonsurgical treatment of all four Grades of internal and mixed haemorrhoids. ULTROID treats haemorrhoid disease without surgery, anaesthesia, or special patient preparation.

ULTROID is a simple, monopolar device that works by applying low-voltage current to the feeding vasculature at the haemorrhoid’s base. ULTROID causes no visible scarring or ulceration.

ULTROID is a nonsurgical modality that provides effective treatment for all four Grades of internal and mixed haemorrhoids. The ULTROID probe tip delivers localised treatment to the haemorrhoid’s feeding vasculature. This ensures against peripheral stimulation of sensitive nerve endings below the dentate line.

After one treatment with ULTROID, patients experience relief from annoying haemorrhoidal symptoms. Clinical trials report patients to be symptom-free for over a 24 month follow up period. Clinical trials report no instances of post-procedure infection and complication

Treatment with ULTROID is a simple outpatient procedure that requires no special patient preparation or anaesthesia. Patients are treated in the office, as a walk-in, walkout procedure.

Patient with busy work schedules or lifestyles respond well to ULTROID. Immediately after treatment, patients may resume their usual work schedule and lifestyle. With ULTROID there is no time lost from work.

ULTROID is the only nonsurgical modality that provides effective treatment for all four Grades of Internal and Mixed haemorrhoids. (See Grades 1-4, below.) Patients with Grade 1 haemorrhoid disease may experience painless bleeding. However, as the disease progresses (Grades 2-4), patients report pruritus and eventually tissue prolapse through the anus. These patients are distressed. They want relief and a real solution, but are afraid of the pain associated with traditional haemorrhoid treatment.

1. Grade 1 – as seen through an anoscope, is a small abnormal prominence of vascular tissue in the ano-rectal canal.
2. Grade 2 – one that prolapses though the anus with straining but which spontaneously reduces.
3. Grade 3 – prolapses with defecation, but can be manually reduced.
4. Grade 4 – fixed non-reducible lesion that permanently prolapses though the anus, and is visible upon external or digital examination.

The treatment of internal haemorrhoids depends on the severity of the symptoms and the grade of the haemorrhoid. Grades 1 and 2 in patients with minor or infrequent symptoms start treatment with a bowel management program. Important components of this include:

• High fibre diet: 25-30g of fibre per day
• Fluids: 6-8 glasses per day
• Fibre supplements
• Stool softeners
• Good bowel habits

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