Cure piles to live life painlessly.

Piles or haemorrhoids can be extremely uncomfortable. They are caused when blood vessels in and around the rectum and anus swell making passing of stools difficult and painful. When these blood vessels are damaged, they bleed. Haemorrhoids are generally caused when excess pressure is exerted on the anus. A change in diet and lifestyle may bring some relief, bit if it becomes chronic or too painful you will require medical or surgical intervention.

Haemorrhoids can occur internally or externally. Internal haemorrhoids may not cause pain, but may cause rectal bleeding. If they do protrude outside then they have to be treated. External ones can be extremely painful, especially if clots are formed in them.

Symptoms of haemorrhoids

• Blood in the stools
• Pain while passing stools
• Painful lumps in and around the anus
• Mucus discharge while passing stools
• Itching sensation around anus
• Feeling of fullness even after passing a stool

Treatment options for haemorrhoids

Lifestyle changes

A diet rich in fibres and plenty of fluids will prevent constipation. Add fruits and vegetables to your meal. This will relieve the symptoms and help you recover.

Medicines

Topical applications, creams, suppositories and pain killers can help relieve symptoms.

Non-surgical procedures

Banding is a procedure where a tight elastic band is placed around the base of the haemorrhoid to cut off its blood supply, make it wither and fall off within a week.

Sclerotherapy is a chemical injection into the haemorrhoid that shrinks it.

Laser therapy shrinks and destroys the haemorrhoid with laser.

Surgical procedures

Haemorrhoidectomy is the conventional surgical method to remove haemorrhoids.

Haemorrhoidal artery ligation is the procedure that identifies the artery supplying blood to the haemorrhoid and stitches it closed to shrink it.

Stapling is a minimally invasive and least painful surgical procedure. Special instruments are used to cut and staple the tissue that supports the haemorrhoid. The staples fall off when the tissue heals. Recovery period is shorter and you can get back to normal life faster.

There are many effective treatments for haemorrhoids, but there are also effective ways to prevent them. Here are a few tips to prevent haemorrhoids from developing and recurring:

• Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, pulses, beans and nuts in your diet to increase fibre content
• Drink plenty of fluids especially water to keep you stools loose
• Go to the toilet as soon as you feel the urge, don’t hold back
• Check if any of your medicines cause constipation and get alternatives for them
• Manage your weight
• Exercise regularly

Try these steps to prevent and manage piles. If you have developed painful piles, don’t hesitate to consult us. We offer effective treatments that will help you get back to normal life at the earliest.