Haemorrhoids (piles): They are distended and swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum. They can present as fresh bleeding from back passage, itching and discomfort around anal area, and / or protruding lump from the anus. Haemorrhoids can generally be treated with diet modification, avoiding constipation and straining, and use of creams to ease the itching and swelling. If there is no improvement to your piles with these measures, simple procedures can be offered, such as;
– Rubber band ligation: a band is placed around your piles to make them drop off
– Sclerotherapy: a liquid is injected into your piles to make them shrink Surgical treatment might be required for larger piles, such as:
– Haemorrhoidectomy: your piles are cut out
– Haemorrhoidal artery ligation: stitches are used to cut the blood supply to your piles to make them shrink
– Stapled haemorrhoidopexy: your piles are stapled back inside your anus