Removal of the veins around anus that have enlarged is called Hemorrhoidectomy. Haemorrhoids can be removed quite easily using any surgical procedure while you are under sedation. Gauze packing is inserted after the haemorrhoids have been removed to reduce the bleeding. Surgery is a good option if the haemorrhoids are enlarged but may not be [...]
Piles or haemorrhoids are the blood vessels that have swollen around lower rectum and anus and they stretch with the pressure. They are something like varicose veins that occur in the legs. Surgical removal of haemorrhoid is known as haemorrhoidectomy. There are many types of surgeries available but the main idea is to remove the [...]
Laser is a very powerful tool that can be used to treat various diseases including haemorrhoids. Main function of laser is to destroy tissues with the help of wide beam. A narrow bean of laser however is used as a cutting tool. Most commonly used laser is Neodymium-Yttrium-aluminium-garnet laser known as nd-YAG laser.
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There are many things that are responsible for causing haemorrhoids. Anything that puts pressure on the rectal/anal area can cause them and these include hard stools, constipation leading to straining for bowel movement, strenuous coughing, pregnancy, childbirth, sitting for long time especially in the toilet and heavy lifting.
When to Choose External Haemorrhoids Surgery [...]
Haemorrhoids can be removed by using sclerotherapy, laser surgery, cryosurgery, rubber band ligation or haemorrhoidectomy. These procedures are performed when there is heavy bleeding due to haemorrhoids, these are extremely painful or they stick out too far from the anus.
The procedure is done in the hospital using either general or local anaesthesia so [...]