what is piles?
Dilated elongated and tortuous venous plexus in the rectum and anal canal along with prolapse of its covering anal cousion.
Where piles is affected?
In the lower rectum and anal canal
Who can be affected in piles?
Both male and female can be affected in piles
Why piles occurs?
Piles occurs due to increase pressure in the rectum and anal canal
Exact causes of piles is unknown but some points we can remember
a. person having chronic constipation
b. Less intake of dietary fiber
c. obese person
d. Family history of piles
e. Heavy weight lifting
f. Age: piles affects more in elderly people
What are the symptoms of piles?
a. rectal bleeding mostly after stool passing
b. anal discomfort
c. itching anus
d. painful anal mass
e. anal discharge
How piles is diagnosed?
From symptoms and rectal examination by proctoscopy
Does piles patients need colonoscopy?
Not all piles patients need colonoscopy for evaluations, few patients require colonoscopy where it is needed
What is the treatment of piles?
a. In early grade and asymptomatic patient: conservative treatment like stool softener and dietary advice like intake of plenty of water and dietary fiber is probably the treatment
b. In advanced grade and frequent symptomatic patient: need definitive treatment
What is the modern treatment of piles?
Laser treatment is the most advanced and curable treatment option for piles
What are the benefit of Laser treatment of plies?
a. Modern treatment
b. Minimal invasive
c. no pain/ less pain
d. no cut no stitch
e. no hospital stay
f. quick return to normal life
Prof. Dr. ASM Zahidur Rahman
advanced laparoscopic and laser proctologist
for appointment: Lubana General Hospital ,sector: 13 Uttara Dhaka
help line: 01615888808