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It is true that piles can be extremely painful and even harder to talk about with people around you. At Definite Cure, our experienced team of doctors have the best piles treatment in India to help you manage and treat the condition successfully.
But first, let us understand what is this condition along with the piles diagnosis and treatment options available to you.
Our anorectal region has a lot of veins. They act as a cushion for the area when stool is passed. However, when we frequently face constipation, these veins along with the tissue in the anal area become inflamed and swollen. This leads to piles or haemorrhoids.
They vary in size and can be external or internal.
External piles are formed on the outer edge of the anus while internal piles are formed 2-4 cms above the anal opening. The latter is the most common type of piles.
Based on the grade, the diagnosis of piles and its treatment changes. There are four grades of piles:
Grade 4: These piles are very large and cannot be re-inserted. They need consistent piles treatment, to manage them.
Piles (Haemorrhoids) symptoms vary according to the grade of the condition. However, if you observe any of the below mentioned common symptoms, it is time to see your doctor:
You must rush to your doctor in case there is dizziness, excessive rectal bleeding, fainting or frequent tiredness.
There are different causes of piles that you should be aware of. This not only helps in seeking treatment at the right time but also helps you prevent the condition:
If you are suffering from the above-mentioned symptoms you must consult a general practitioner immediately, who may refer you to a laser proctologist after initial diagnosis. However, the diagnosis of piles depends on whether it is internal or external.
In the case of external piles, a physical examination of the anus is conducted. Expect your doctor to ask you questions like:
In the case of internal piles, the doctor performs either of the following –
A proctoscope is a hollow tube with a light at one end. This allows a closer examination of the anal canal. Then, a tissue sample is collected from the anal canal for analysis in a lab.
A colonoscopy may also be recommended by a piles specialist if you demonstrate the symptoms and signs of piles along with other diseases of the digestive system. Colonoscopy also helps rule out anal and colorectal cancer.
There are different options available for piles treatment based on the severity of the condition:
If you have had the piles removed surgically, here are some post-operative care measures that you need to take:
For piles prevention, here are some measures that you can take:
We often get patients who are hesitant to discuss their discomfort or go through the required treatment of piles. However, you must remember that sometimes complications of piles occur if left untreated. These are:
At Definite Cure, you can be assured of the best piles treatment in India. We have the best laser proctologists as part of our team. Our track record is impeccable thanks to: