Commonly referred to as ‘piles’, haemorrhoids is a vascular condition where the blood vessels around or in the anus become enlarged, causing symptoms ranging from small, round lumps to bulging/hanging veins which protrude from your bottom.
Haemorrhoids is a condition that causes great discomfort to around 8 million Brits – possibly more, as many are too embarrassed to seek treatment. Sometimes the condition passes within a few days, but for some people, it can continue as an ongoing affliction.
If you are suffering from piles, it is important to take care about how you use the toilet:
Constipation is very commonly a trigger for haemorrhoids and can make recovery much more difficult, so try to:
In terms of handling the piles themselves:
If you have prolonged trouble with haemorrhoids and have not found relief through self-help measures, there are medical treatments that can help.
The NHS advise visiting the GP if your symptoms last more than 7 days, if the condition recurs or if there is a concern about infection (e.g. pus, oozing, high temperature).
Common hospital treatments include:
For more severe cases, surgery is a last resort option, whereby the piles can be surgically removed. These generally involve general anaesthetic and a hospital stay. Potential solutions are:
Now there is an alternative. Cosmedics Skin Clinics in London offers a novel high tech haemorrhoid treatment using radio frequency technology.
Haemorrhoid treatment is available in our Harley Street clinic with Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Mr Alex von Roon and offers a series of benefits for those who would prefer to arrange this treatment privately:
Please call us or fill in the form below and we will be delighted to help with your enquiry.
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