PILES
R S CARE
Piles / Hemorrhoids Treatment
- All TPA / Insurance / Cashless.
- Affordable
- Daycare
- Painless
Available Treatment Options –
- Banding / Sclerotherapy
- Laser Hemorrhoids Surgery
- Hemorrhoids Surgery
How Can Piles Be Diagnosed?
A proctologist or an anorectal surgeon can diagnose piles through medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests if required. Here is an overview of the diagnostic process for piles:
- Medical History: Your healthcare provider will start by asking about your symptoms, including any pain, itching, bleeding, or changes in bowel movements. They will also ask about your medical history and any previous occurrences of piles.
- Physical Examination: A physical examination of the anal region will be conducted to evaluate for external and internal piles. The healthcare provider may visually inspect the area and gently examine the anus and rectum using gloved fingers to check for abnormalities, swelling, or lumps.
- Digital Rectal Examination (DRE): In some cases, a digital rectal examination may be performed. It involves the insertion of a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum to assess the internal piles and check for any other rectal abnormalities. The procedure is typically fast and involves less pain.
- Anoscopy or Proctoscopy: These procedures involve using a small, lighted tube called an anoscope or proctoscope to examine the anal canal and rectum more closely. Anoscopy and proctoscopy directly visualize the anal canal and rectum, allowing for a more detailed examination of piles and other rectal disorders. These procedures can help determine the location, size, and severity of the piles, guiding the healthcare provider in developing an appropriate treatment plan.
- Sigmoidoscopy: In this procedure, the healthcare provider uses a sigmoidoscope (lighted tube with a camera) to view the lower part of the colon and rectum. Procedure types include flexible sigmoidoscopy and rigid sigmoidoscopy. Flexible and rigid sigmoidoscopy allows healthcare providers to directly visualize the rectum and lower sigmoid colon, aiding in identifying various conditions, including piles.
- Colonoscopy: Colonoscopy helps examine the colon or the large intestine to check the abnormalities inside it. A colonoscopy evaluates rectal bleeding due to piles or other causes and rules out more serious problems so the doctor can suggest the most appropriate treatment for piles.
What Are The Different Treatment Options For Piles?
There are several effective treatment options available to manage and relieve piles, depending on their type and severity. These range from non-surgical procedures to advanced minimally invasive surgeries. Early diagnosis and timely treatment can help prevent complications and provide long-lasting relief.
Non-Surgical Treatments
Rubber Band Ligation
This is one of the most common treatments for internal piles. A small rubber band is placed at the base of the hemorrhoid to cut off its blood supply. Within a few days, the pile dries up and falls off naturally. The procedure is quick, minimally painful, and typically does not require hospitalisation.
Sclerotherapy
This treatment involves injecting a chemical solution (called a sclerosant) into the hemorrhoid. The solution causes the vein walls to collapse and the hemorrhoid to shrink. Sclerotherapy is best suited for small or early-stage internal piles and usually requires no special aftercare.
Laser Surgery for Piles
Laser treatment for piles is one of the most advanced and preferred options. This minimally invasive procedure uses a focussed laser beam to shrink or remove the swollen hemorrhoidal tissue. It is highly precise and causes minimal damage to nearby tissue.
Benefits:
- Minimal pain and bleeding
- Quick procedure and recovery
- Lower risk of infection or recurrence
Laser surgery is often the best choice for patients looking for piles cure in 3 days or less, allowing them to return to daily activities much sooner.
Stapler Surgery (Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy / MIPH Surgery)
Stapler piles surgery, also known as MIPH surgery (Minimally Invasive Procedure for Hemorrhoids), is ideal for treating prolapsed internal piles. During the procedure, a circular stapling device is used to reposition the hemorrhoids and cut off their blood supply, reducing their size and symptoms.
Benefits:
- Less post-operative pain than conventional piles surgery
- Quicker healing and shorter hospital stay
- Effective in preventing recurrence of prolapsed piles
If you are looking for how to treat piles without major surgery, MIPH offers a balanced solution – modern, safe, and less invasive.
Open Piles Surgery (Open Hemorrhoidectomy)
Open haemorrhoidectomy is a traditional surgical method used in severe or complicated cases of piles, especially where large or thrombosed hemorrhoids are involved. It involves surgically removing the affected tissue through small incisions in the anal area.
Benefits:
- Effective for treating large, external, or thrombosed piles
- Long-term relief when other treatments are not suitable
Though recovery may take longer, open surgery is sometimes necessary for patients with advanced symptoms who haven’t responded to other forms of treatment.
Benefits of Piles Laser Surgery
Some potential benefits that are most commonly associated with laser piles surgery are given below:
- 30 Mins Procedure – Laser piles surgery does not take more than 30 minutes to complete. Additionally, you will likely be able to go home on the same day.
- Less Recurrence – Chances of recurrence of your condition after a laser piles surgery are almost zero.
- Painless – Due to the minimally invasive nature of the laser, pain or discomfort during a laser piles surgery is very minimal.
- No Blood Loss – Since the blood vessels in the anal region are almost immediately cauterized, blood loss during the procedure is almost negligible.
- Short Recovery: Recovery after laser piles surgery is comparatively short with most patients being able to recover completely in just 7-10 days after surgery.
- Minimal Risk of Complications: Chances of any complications, such as infection or bleeding, are almost negligible.
Which is the most effective treatment option for Piles?
Laser surgery is a much safer, quicker, and more effective surgical option for removing piles compared to any other treatments.
Laser surgery, also known as laser hemorrhoidectomy or laser hemorrhoidoplasty, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat piles. One of the best advantages of this surgery is that it results in minimum bleeding, making it a good option for curing piles. Other advantages of laser piles surgery include the following:
- Less painful and safe procedure- When we talk about any surgical procedure, the first thought that crosses our minds is the pain it inflicts on the body. Laser surgery is one of the least painful surgical methods to treat piles.
- Quick procedure- Removal of piles using laser surgery is quicker than other surgical techniques of removing piles. Laser surgery takes around 30 minutes, depending on the location and number of piles to be removed. Also, the person will be allowed to go home soon after the surgery and will not require a hospital stay.
- Reduced risk of infection- The use of laser energy can help sterilize the treated area, lowering the risk of infection.
- Quick healing- Minimal blood loss and lower chances of infection during the surgery lead to quick healing of the treated area.
- High success rates- Laser surgery has shown high success rates in treating piles. It can effectively remove or shrink piles tissues, providing long-term relief from symptoms like pain, itching, bleeding, and discomfort.
- Minimal postoperative discomfort- Laser surgery is linked with minimal postoperative pain and discomfort compared to open surgery. This can result in a more relaxed recovery period for patients.
- Lower risk of incontinence- Laser surgery targets the piles tissue precisely, reducing the risk of damage to the surrounding anal sphincter muscles. This can help reduce the risk of postoperative incontinence, a potential complication of other surgical procedures.
- Lower risk of recurrence- Laser surgery effectively treats the underlying piles tissue, reducing the likelihood of recurrence in comparison to non-surgical or conservative treatment methods.
What Happens During Laser Piles Treatment?
Diagnosis
In the case of external piles, the doctor can diagnose them with a physical inspection. However, in case of internal hemorrhoids, the proctologist will perform a digital examination to insert a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum to check for abnormal growth. Additionally, to correctly diagnose internal piles, the surgeon may choose a proctoscope, an anoscope, or a sigmoidoscope to examine the lower rectum.
Laser Surgical Treatment
Laser-assisted surgery for piles is one of the most efficient treatment methods. During the procedure, a focused narrow beam of light is used on the hemorrhoid to ablate or shrink it without affecting the surrounding tissues. It is an advanced, minimally invasive procedure that aids the patient’s faster recovery.
