get medical intervention for hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are a topic that can be embarrassing to talk about with anyone, even your Piles doctor in Kolkata. According to the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases, hemorrhoids affect 5% of people each year. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, as many as 34% of patients will suffer from hemorrhoids in their lifetime.
Although you can find many home remedies for hemorrhoids at your local pharmacist, they are not always effective. Our expert gastroenterologist Dr. Azhar Alam in Kolkata, wants you to be aware of when to seek medical attention for hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoids explained
Hemorrhoids refer to swollen and bulging veins in the anorectal area, which includes your lower recumbum and anus. Hemorrhoids could be:
Hemorrhoids internal
An internal hemorrhoid is a condition that occurs in the tissue between your anus (lower rectum) and your anus (upper rectum). Internal hemorrhoids may cause no pain or discomfort. They can also bleed, causing bright red blood to appear after a bowel movement.
External hemorrhoids
Under the skin around your anus, external hemorrhoids can form. External hemorrhoids can cause itching, pain, bleeding, and swelling.
Although hemorrhoid symptoms can vary from one person to another, some cases can be very serious. You should seek immediate treatment if you have a hemorrhoid or thrombosed hemorrhoid. Early treatment of hemorrhoids can help to reduce pain and discomfort.
What is the best time to seek medical attention for hemorrhoids?
Many people find relief from hemorrhoids with at-home remedies. You may be wondering when hemorrhoids need to be treated by the best Piles Specialist doctor.
Also Read: Signs Of Piles In Females
symptoms of hemorrhoids
Rectal bleeding
Rectal bleeding should not be ignored. Hemorrhoids can be a common cause for bloody bowel movements. However, rectal bleeding could also indicate a more serious condition like colon cancer or inflammatory bowel disease.
Hemorrhoid prolapsed
An internal hemorrhoids may prolapsed during a bowel movement or slip outside the anal opening. Prolapsed hemorrhoids can either retract naturally or be helped by you.
If left untreated, internal prolapsed hemorrhoid can become trapped outside of the anus, causing significant irritation, itching and bleeding as well as pain.
Changes in bowel habits
Prolapsed internal hemorrhoid may cause you to feel like your bowels aren’t emptying completely. A prolapsed internal hemorrhoid can cause a mucous or difficulty clearing your bowels after a bowel movement.
These symptoms are uncomfortable, but can be easily managed with medical intervention.
You feel pain that interrupts your daily activities
We can help if your hemorrhoids make it difficult to sit or have bowel movements. We can offer interventions to improve hemorrhoids and relieve your discomfort.
Hemorrhoids Treatment
Hemorrhoids can be treated medically
After a thorough exam, Dr. Azhar Alam will develop a personalized hemorrhoid treatment plan. We will recommend different treatments depending on your hemorrhoids and the severity of your symptoms. We may recommend lifestyle changes to reduce pain. For example, increasing fiber intake to increase bowel movement and taking sitz baths to relieve pain and discomfort.
If at-home remedies fail, Dr. Azhar Alam might recommend a procedure to remove or destroy your hemorrhoids.
- Rubber band ligation
- Sclerotherapy
- Laser, infrared or bipolar coagulation
- Thrombectomy
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Staple hemorrhoidectomy
Together, we review all options and determine the best solution for you.
At home treatment may help with hemorrhoids. However, if your hemorrhoids don’t improve within seven days, you can contact us online or by phone to schedule an appointment for an evaluation.
About Docor
Dr. Azhar Alam
MBBS (Honours), MRCS A (UK),
DNB General Surgery
FIAGES (Gastro Intestinal Surgery)
FMAS (Minimal Access Surgery),
MNAMS (New Delhi)
Consultant Gastrointestinal, Advanced Laparoscopic and Laser Surgeon
Assistant Professor of Surgery, KPC Medical College and Hospital
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