Piles Treatment in Kopar Khairane, Navi Mumbai

Symptoms of piles

• Bright red blood after passing stool
• A lump or swelling near the anus that may come out and go back in
• Itching or irritation around the anus
• Discomfort or pain, especially if a pile has a clot (thrombosed pile)
• A feeling of incomplete emptying

Bleeding from the back passage can also be caused by a fissure, polyps or, rarely, bowel cancer. Always get bleeding checked, especially if you are over 40, have lost weight or have a change in bowel habit.

Common causes

• Long-standing constipation and straining
• A low-fibre diet and not drinking enough water
• Sitting on the toilet for a long time
• Pregnancy
• Heavy lifting and being overweight

Examination and video proctoscopy

Your surgeon will examine the back passage gently. A video proctoscopy uses a small camera to show the inside of the anal canal on a screen, which helps grade the piles and rule out other causes. It takes a few minutes and is done in the clinic. If needed, a colonoscopy is advised to check the rest of the bowel.

Treatment options

• Diet and lifestyle: more fibre, fluids and not straining. This alone helps many early piles.
• Medicines: stool softeners and creams for relief
• Rubber band ligation: a small band placed on the pile so it shrinks and falls off, done in the clinic [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: offered]
• Surgery for larger or persistent piles: such as haemorrhoidectomy, stapler surgery or laser procedures [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: which surgical methods are performed at Apex]

Recovery after piles surgery

Recovery depends on the procedure. After clinic procedures, most people return to normal the same or next day. After surgery, there is usually some pain for 1 to 2 weeks, eased by pain relief, warm sitz baths and soft stools. Most people return to desk work within 1 to 2 weeks.

Risks

Possible risks include pain, bleeding, difficulty passing urine for a short time, infection and, rarely, narrowing of the anus or leakage. Piles can come back if constipation continues, so diet changes remain important.

Our surgical team

Piles treatment at Apex is supported by Apex Hospital’s medical team, including:

• Sandeep Tayade, MS (General & Laparoscopic Surgery)

Meet the team on our doctors page.

Piles treatment in Kopar Khairane, Navi Mumbai

Patients can be examined, treated and followed up in one place, with privacy and dignity. Apex Multispeciality Hospital is in Sector 19, Kopar Khairane, near MSEB, and serves patients from Kopar Khairane, Ghansoli, Vashi and nearby parts of Navi Mumbai. Get directions.

Frequently asked questions

Do piles always need surgery?

No. Many piles improve with fibre, fluids, not straining and medicines. Surgery is for larger, bleeding or persistent piles.

Is piles surgery painful?

There is usually some pain for 1 to 2 weeks after surgery, which is managed with medicines and warm sitz baths. Clinic procedures cause less pain.

Is laser surgery available for piles?

Please ask the surgeon. The right method depends on the size and type of piles. [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: laser availability]

Can piles come back after treatment?

Yes, if constipation and straining continue. A high-fibre diet and good toilet habits reduce the risk.

Is bleeding from the back passage always piles?

No. It can also be a fissure, polyps or rarely cancer, so it should always be examined.

What is the cost of piles surgery at Apex Hospital?

Cost depends on the method. Call +91 85912 35064 for an estimate. [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: price range in Rs]

Sources

• NHS: Piles (haemorrhoids)