What is Piles? What are the treatment options?

Piles are inflamed or swollen tissues in the anal area. They vary in sizes, and they may be internal or external. Internal piles are the more common in type. They normally located between 2 and 4 centimeters above the opening of the anus.

Most cases resolve themselves. But in some cases it requires external treatment. Apart from treatments some lifestyle changes also affect Piles.

For most cases OTT medication and laxatives provides some relief. But in other cases surgical options becomes necessary. Some of them are:

·         Banding

·         Sclerotherapy

·         Infrared Coagulation

·         Hemorrhoidectomy

·         Hemorrhoid stapling

One of the better surgical ways to treat piles is Longo Technique. Some of the benefits associated are:

•         Less pain
•          Shorter healing time
•         Shorter time to normal bowel function
•          Faster return to normal activity
•          Shorter length of hospital stay
•         Shorter operating time
•          More patient satisfaction
•          Less required care after discharge.

A patient should always consult with the doctor before going for treatment and consider other available treatment options. Apollo Hyderbad Piles department is well equipped to deal with piles of all severity and takes account of patient comfort.