What is PILES ?
Piles ( Mulvyadh / Bavasir ), clinically known as Hemorrhoids, is the swelling of the blood vessels near the anal opening. An increased pressure on these blood vessels due to any reason, causes them to enlarge and swell, thus forming lumps which are occasionally felt at the anal opening.
Causes Of Piles?
- Constipation – Most common cause
- Hard stools/ Straining during bowel movement
- Faulty toilet habits ( sitting on the toilet for a long time ex. reading )
- Family history
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Lifting heavy weights
- Obesity
Symptoms Of Piles?
- Painless bleeding while passing stools
- Feeling a lump outside the anus
- Pruritus ani or itching around the anus
- Faecal soiling of undergarments
- If a blood clot forms in the haemorrhoid ( Thrombosed haemorrhoid ) it leads to a severely painful swelling which worsens with bowel movement and sitting.
Laser treatment for Piles OR LASER HAEMORRHOIDOPLASTY ( LHP )
use of laser energy to precisely target and shrink the swollen and inflamed hemorrhoidal tissue. preferred treatment for Grade 2 and early stages of Grade 3 Piles. This procedure is done under anaesthesia and takes about 20 minutes.
| Benefits of LHP | Explanation |
| Minimally Invasive | Involves less cutting and trauma to surrounding tissues, leading to reduced pain and discomfort. |
| Reduced Risk of Complications | Lower risk of complications such as infection, bleeding, or damage to surrounding tissues. |
| Outpatient Procedure | Typically performed on an outpatient basis, allowing patients to return home the same day for quicker recovery. |
