Haemorrhoids
Haemorrhoids Treatment
Bleeding, itching or a lump near the back passage. Treated according to severity, from simple measures to banding or surgery.
What is happening inside your body
Haemorrhoids, commonly called piles, are swollen cushions of tissue and blood vessels inside and around the back passage. They become a problem when straining, constipation or prolonged sitting makes them swell, bleed or push outward. Most cases are mild and settle with simple measures, but larger or persistent piles need a procedure.
Piles are common and treatable at every stage, from simple dietary steps to a quick banding procedure or surgery for more troublesome cases.
Signs to look out for
- Bright red bleeding, usually noticed on the toilet paper or in the toilet bowl
- Itching or discomfort around the back passage
- A soft lump that can be felt at or outside the back passage
- Pain, especially if a pile develops a clot inside it
- A feeling of fullness or incomplete emptying after a bowel motion
How it is treated
Mild cases improve with more fibre and fluids, avoiding straining, and creams to ease discomfort. Moderate piles that keep bleeding or coming out are often treated with rubber band ligation, a quick clinic procedure that cuts off the pile's blood supply so it shrinks and drops off. Larger, prolapsed or repeatedly troublesome piles are removed surgically (haemorrhoidectomy), usually as a short-stay operation. Dr. Sajjad will examine you and recommend the option that fits the severity of your piles.
What recovery looks like
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Banding: a quick clinic procedure, most people return to normal activity the same day with mild discomfort for a few days.
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Surgery: some pain is expected in the first days, managed with pain medicine and warm sitz baths.
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First one to two weeks: fibre, fluids and stool softeners keep bowel motions comfortable while the area heals.
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Most people are back to normal daily life within one to two weeks of surgery.
Common questions
Is rectal bleeding always from piles?
Piles are a common cause, but bleeding from the back passage should always be checked, since other conditions can cause similar bleeding. Dr. Sajjad will examine you to confirm the cause before treating it as piles.
Is haemorrhoid surgery very painful?
There is genuine discomfort in the first few days, more than with banding, but it is managed with pain medicine and simple measures like warm sitz baths. It settles steadily over one to two weeks.
Can piles be prevented from coming back?
Keeping stools soft with enough fibre and fluids, and avoiding straining or long periods sitting on the toilet, lowers the chance of piles returning after treatment.
This page is for general information only and does not replace a proper medical examination.