Piles - What Are The Treatments Available?

'Piles' is usually self-diagnosable; discomfort is a common symptom. Individuals with piles may experience pain and discomfort during bowel movements or while sitting. Other symptoms include itching and bleeding. Discomfort, itchiness, or swelling are along common in the anal region. As a result, the area around the anus may be red and sore also a hard lump may be felt around the anus. When emptying the bowels, individuals may experience mucus discharge and pain. If you notice any of these symptoms, consult a doctor for medical advice.

Hemorrhoidectomy is the traditional surgical piles treatment. It may involve cutting away hemorrhoid(s) in order to treat grade 3 or 4 piles or piles that have not been successfully dealt with by banding or other methods. The operation is usually successful and done under general anesthetic with the help of special equipment. However, the days following the surgery can be quite painful. It takes normally two weeks to recover following the surgery. One may use ice packs to ease the pain. Theree, however, is a new technique called Stapler or MIPH procedure which is used to treat Grade 3 piles and produce very less pain and no bleeding. The patient can go to his office after 24 hours of this surgery.

Banding is the common treatment for grade two and three piles. It may also be used to treat grade one piles. It is usually performed by an expert surgeon; a hemorrhoid is grasped with a suction device then a rubber band is placed at the end of it. Thus, cutting off the blood supply, which eventually dies and drops off. The tissue at the base of hemorrhoid heals with some scar tissue. Avoid taking aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for 4 to 5 days both before and after rubber band ligation to reduce the risk of bleeding.

Constipation worsens the symptoms due to the formation of hard stools. It is advised to take plenty of fiber-based fruits and vegetables and drinking at least 2 liters of water is also beneficial. One may take fiber supplements if high fiber diet is not helping. And go to the toilet as soon as feeling the need. Suppressing the feeling may result in hardened stools which would worsen the condition. You should also avoid spending long hours in the toilet.