Piles (Haemorrhoids) Treatment in Sangareddy
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Piles (Haemorrhoids) Treatment in Sangareddy
Piles, medically known as haemorrhoids, are swollen and inflamed blood vessels in and around the rectum and anus. They are extremely common and affect people of all ages, particularly those with a low-fibre diet, prolonged straining during bowel movements, chronic constipation, or a sedentary lifestyle. Despite being a very common condition, many patients delay seeking help due to embarrassment.
At KBR Life Care Hospitals, Sangareddy, piles are treated in a straightforward, supportive manner. Most cases respond well to dietary changes, stool softeners, and simple outpatient procedures. Surgery is reserved for severe or recurrent cases that do not respond to conservative measures. Our team provides a private, comfortable consultation environment.
Rectal bleeding should always be evaluated by a doctor, even if piles seem the obvious cause. It is important to rule out other conditions such as anal fissure, polyp, or colorectal disease before attributing bleeding solely to haemorrhoids.
Types & Causes
Internal Haemorrhoids (Grade 1-4)
Inside the anal canal; classified by severity from grade 1 (bleeding only) to grade 4 (permanently prolapsed, cannot be pushed back).
External Haemorrhoids
Located under the skin around the anus; cause discomfort, itching, and a tender lump, especially if a clot forms inside (thrombosed haemorrhoid).
Thrombosed Haemorrhoid
A clot forms inside an external haemorrhoid causing sudden, severe anal pain and a tense, firm lump.
Prolapsed Haemorrhoids
Internal haemorrhoids that protrude outside the anus; may reduce spontaneously or require manual replacement.
Symptoms to Watch For
Bright red bleeding on toilet paper or in the toilet bowl after a bowel movement
A soft lump or protrusion near or at the anus
Itching, discomfort, or mucus discharge around the anal region
Sensation of incomplete bowel emptying
Sudden severe anal pain with a firm, tender lump (thrombosed external haemorrhoid)
Discomfort or aching after prolonged sitting
When to See a Doctor
- Any rectal bleeding, even if you believe it is from piles, to exclude other causes
- A painful lump at the anus that has appeared suddenly
- Prolapse that cannot be reduced manually (pushed back in)
- Bleeding that is heavy, frequent, or associated with a change in bowel habits
- Piles that are not improving with 2-3 weeks of dietary changes and over-the-counter treatment
- Any anal or rectal symptom in a patient over 40 years, should be properly evaluated
How We Diagnose
- Clinical examination: inspection of the perianal area and digital rectal examination
- Proctoscopy: a short, painless tube examination of the anal canal to directly visualise internal haemorrhoids
- Sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy if bleeding pattern suggests a higher colorectal cause or patient is above 40 years
- Blood count to assess for anaemia in patients with chronic bleeding
Our Treatment Approach
- Dietary modification: high-fibre diet, adequate water intake, and stool softeners to prevent straining
- Topical creams and suppositories for symptom relief in mild cases
- Rubber band ligation (RBL): a rubber band applied at the base of the haemorrhoid cuts off its blood supply; effective outpatient procedure for grade 2-3 internal haemorrhoids
- Sclerotherapy: injection of a solution to shrink the haemorrhoid; used for smaller internal haemorrhoids
- Haemorrhoidectomy (surgical removal): for grade 3-4 haemorrhoids or cases failing non-surgical treatment; definitive and effective
- Stapled haemorrhoidopexy: an alternative surgical technique offering faster recovery for prolapsed haemorrhoids
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