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Last Updated: Jul 28, 2020
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Piles (Haemorrhoids)

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Dr. Nikhil ReddyGeneral Surgeon • 6 Years Exp.MS
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Haemorrhoids are usually caused by straining during bowel movements, obesity or pregnancy

  • Usually self-diagnosable
  • Discomfort is a common symptom, especially during bowel movements or when sitting. Other symptoms include itching and bleeding.
  • People may experience:
  • Pain areas: in the rectum
  • Pain circumstances: can occur while sitting
  • Anal: discomfort, itchiness, swelling, or bleeding
  • Also common: constipation

Treatment consists of diet modifications and laxatives

Surgical procedure
Cauterization, rubber band ligation, freezing, sclerotherapy and stapled hemorrhoidopexy
 

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