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MBBS (Gold Medalist), MS- General Surge...read more
Surgical Gastroenterologist•Kolkata
Piles or haemorrhoids are one of the most common and painful anal disorders. It refers to a collection of veins and tissues that become swollen and inflamed. The size may differ and are found either outside or inside the anus. Haemorrhoids or piles usually result from chronic diarrhoea, constipation, or heavy weight lifting. Timely treatment is essential to cure the condition. Otherwise, piles may affect your routine activities and lead to anal bleeding, infections, or anal fistula.
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Many people suffer from hemorrhoids or piles at some point in their life. This condition affects the rectum. It is rarely dangerous but it can be extremely painful. Hemorrhoids can be described as swollen veins in the walls of the lowest section of the rectum and anus. This is the most common cause of rectal bleeding. This may also be a symptom of rectal or colon cancer and hence should never be ignored. A doctor must be consulted if the rectal pain lasts longer than a week or if there is severe...more
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After an interventional procedure, it is normal to: have a bruise or discolored area near where the catheter was inserted. At the same site, there may also be a small lump (which should not get bigger), soreness when pressure is applied and perhaps a small amount (one or two drops) of discharge. Feel more tired than usual for several days. If your procedure was performed while you were having a heart attack, tiredness will last longer – perhaps as long as six weeks, the time it usually takes for...more
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Hemorrhoids or piles are diagnosed by swelling of veins in the lower part of anus and rectum. Due to swelling, the walls of rectum and anus are stretched and thus become irritated. Hemorrhoids are of two types: Internal and External hemorrhoids.
Internal Haemorrhoids: As the name suggests, the piles are not visible from outside. These are present deep inside the rectum, located above the pectinate line and these are covered with the cells that are present through the rest of intestines....more
Internal Haemorrhoids: As the name suggests, the piles are not visible from outside. These are present deep inside the rectum, located above the pectinate line and these are covered with the cells that are present through the rest of intestines....more
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M.S. (Ayurveda), Bachelor of Ayurveda, M...read more
General Surgeon•Delhi
Piles are engorged veins in the anal area. They can be internal or external depending on their location; external being outside the anal opening and internal inside rectum. External always remain outside while internal piles are inside but as the disease progresses; they start coming out from anal opening while passing stool.
Treatment for Internal Piles:
For external Piles; Ksharsutra ligation of Pile mass is the treatment of choice. Internal Piles: Treatment is given accordin...more
Treatment for Internal Piles:
For external Piles; Ksharsutra ligation of Pile mass is the treatment of choice. Internal Piles: Treatment is given accordin...more
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Proctology refers to the study of the structure and diseases of the anus, rectum, and sigmoid colon. Laser surgery in proctology field enables excellent cutting, limiting thermal damage to the surrounding tissues reducing the post-operative pains. Piles are also called hemorrhoids. They are swellings in blood vessels found in or around the rectum and anus. Piles manifest symptoms like bleeding after passing stool, itchy bottom, hemorrhoid mass hangs out of the anus that pushes back in after pass...more
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When an organ residing in a cavity such as abdomen tries to push through the muscular layer it resides, it is called as hernia. Though said to be genetic, hernias can be caused by things such as improper heavy lifting, incorrect posture, or chronic constipation and as a result of surgical complication or injury. Factors like obesity, pregnancy, smoking, chronic lung disease aggravate the severity of the hernia. It is believed that about 27% of all males and 3% of females can have a hernia during...more
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The anus is a highly vascular area, and these blood vessels dilate, leading to a condition called hemorrhoids, which are external and protrude into the anus (external) or into the rectum (internal). While most hemorrhoids are self-limiting and can be managed with conservative care, about 10% to 20% of the hemorrhoids may require surgical removal.
When is surgery needed?
Thrombosed hemorrhoid
Prolapsed hemorrhoids
Relentless bleeding (maybe painless also)
Recurrent h...more
When is surgery needed?
Thrombosed hemorrhoid
Prolapsed hemorrhoids
Relentless bleeding (maybe painless also)
Recurrent h...more
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