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Endovenous LASER Treatment for the elimination of varicose veins is quickly becoming the gold-standard in the treatment of varicose veins.Endovenous LASER Treatment uses laser energy, which is simply a highly concentrated beam of light.Medical lasers work by delivering this light energy to the targeted tissue with extreme precision, so as not to affect the surrounding tissue.LASERs have proven their safety and effectiveness through years of use in all types of medical procedures, from eye surgery to dermatology.In the hands of a skilled physician, lasers offer far less risk for complications than conventional surgery.In endovenous laser treatment, a thin fiber is inserted into the damaged vein through a very small entry point in the skin.A laser light is emitted through the fiber, as the fiber is pulled back through the vein, it delivers just the right amount of energy. The targeted tissue reacts with the light energy, causing the vein to close and seal shut.The veins that are closed are superficial veins that handle less than five percent of the bodys blood flow. The blood is automatically routed to other, healthy veins.The procedure is minimally invasive and requires no general anesthesia. Only local anesthetic is used to numb the area where the physician is working.Patients are encouraged to walk immediately after the procedure and can resume normal activities the same day.

What it is?An anal fissure is a split or tear in the mucosa that lines the anus, that causes pain and bleeding with bowel movements.They are most common in infants, and are less common in school aged children.In adults, they may be caused by hard stool or diarrhea for an extended period. Additionally, a fissure may be due to decreased blood flow in older adults and high tension in the sphincter muscles.And fissures are common in people with Crohns disease.Diagnosis:Anal fissures are diagnosed by a rectal exam and visualization of the area. But fissures are often confused with hemorrhoids. Medical treatmentTreatment is aimed at softening stool and relaxing the anal sphincter to promote healing.Most fissures heal on their own within 1-2 weeks. In infants, changing diapers often and cleaning the area can prevent and treat them.Dietary changes to include more fiber and fluids, plus topical creams can soothe the area.Chronic fissures are more difficult to treat than acute fissures, and can reoccur.If the fissure does not heal with lifestyle improvements, a patient should seek medical help to assure there is no underlying disease.Surgical options include Botox injection into the sphincter to relax it which will decrease pain and allow healing.Botox treatment can heal 50-80% of patients. A procedure called a sphincterotomy is reported to be 90% effective.

What it is?An abscess is an infected area near the anus that is filled with pus.An anal fistula is commonly the result of a previous or current anal abscess. Small glands in the anus can get clogged and become infected, causing an abscess.A fistula is a tunnel the forms under the skin that connects the infected glands to the abscess. But a fistula can develop without an abscess and connect the gland with the skin near the anus. Crohns disease, radiation, trauma and cancer can cause a fistula.Diagnosis:Most fistulas and abscesses are diagnosed by clinical findings. If there are deep abscesses or the fistula is not well delineated, imaging studies will help diagnose the situation. Medical treatmentTreatment is surgical drainage of the abscess. Antibiotics may be prescribed in addition to surgical drainage. Surgery is necessary to cure a fistula.