Global Hemorrhoid Treatment Devices Market Size

Hemorrhoids Treatment Market Analysis

The hemorrhoid treatment devices market is expected to register a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period (2022-2027).

The COVID-19 pandemic was an unprecedented health concern and adversely affected communities, industries, businesses, and lives worldwide. The rising COVID-19 cases across the globe have had a profound impact on the market. For instance, a research study titled "Impact of COVID-19 Quarantine on Advanced Hemorrhoidal Disease and the Role of Telemedicine in Patient Management", published in October 2020, stated that COVID-19-related delays are linked to a deterioration of hemorrhoidal symptoms and patients' well-being. Weight loss and lifestyle changes were deemed critical factors in determining disease severity. Thus, COVID-19 had a pronounced impact on the growth of the market.

A hemorrhoid is an abnormal mass of engorged and dilated blood vessels in swollen tissue that occurs internally in the anal canal or externally around the anus that may be characterized by bleeding, pain, or itching. Hemorrhoids can develop inside the rectum (internal hemorrhoids) or under the skin around the anus (external hemorrhoids). Some effective treatment options, such as band ligators and bipolar probes, are available for hemorrhoids, but most people get relief with home treatments and lifestyle changes.

Moreover, the growing number of research studies is one of the major factors driving the growth of the market. For instance, a research study titled "Prevalence and associated factors of hemorrhoids among adult patients visiting the surgical outpatient department in the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia" published in April 2021 stated that the overall prevalence of hemorrhoids was high, and its prevalence was higher in male subjects. Constipation and being overweight were found to increase the odds of having hemorrhoids. Screening for early identification and intervention of hemorrhoids, especially for high-risk groups, is better practiced by health professionals. Hence, the increasing diagnosis will lead to an increase in demand for treatment and thus drive market growth in the future.

The increasing number of clinical trials is also expected to propel the growth of the market. For instance, the clinical study titled "Comparative Study on Endoscopic Treatments for Hemorrhoids (METHOD): a Multicenter, Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial" was started in May 2022 and is expected to be completed by January 2025, sponsored by Fangyu Wang. Such studies to find out the effectiveness of the different devices may lead to the usage of new devices in the treatment of hemorrhoids in the future and thus are expected to impel the growth of the market.

Thus, owing to the abovementioned factors, the market is expected to project growth over the forecast period. However, the availability of several drugs as alternate treatment options will hinder market growth in the future.