What is Piles/ Haemorrhoids ?
Piles/Hemorrhoids or Bawasir are the different names of the same problem. Piles are engorged blood vessels in the anal area. They are common, although prevalence estimates vary between studies and populations.
What Are The Causes Of Piles?
- Hereditary
- Obesity
- Less fluid and fiber intake in diet
- Chronic constipation
- Chronic diarrhea, etc.
- Heavy weight lifting
How Many Types Of Piles Are There ?
Internal Hemorroids
Such types of hemorrhoids are present in Anal Canal. It can be seen with proctoscopy.
External Hemorroids
These visible around Anus. You can see swelling around Anus with naked eyes.
Modern Treatment For Piles
- IRC (Infrared Coagulation)
- Laser Surgery
IRC and laser therapy are treatment options for selected cases. Their benefits, risks, anaesthesia requirements and recovery vary by procedure and patient; discuss suitability with a clinician after examination.
IRC Treatment
Piles treatment without surgery by IRC (INFRARED COAGULATION) Infrared coagulation By Lumatec (German Machine)
IRC Treatment
IRC is a non-surgical outpatient procedure used for selected haemorrhoids. The clinician can discuss whether it is suitable and what to expect during recovery.
IRC (Infrared Coagulation) is a non-surgical outpatient treatment option for selected piles. Procedure details, discomfort and recovery vary; the treating clinician can explain what applies to your case.
IRC: What to Discuss
- Discomfort varies
- Outpatient procedure
- Rest needs vary
- Anaesthesia plan discussed with clinician
- Return to work depends on recovery
What Is IRC?
IRC is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure used to treat internal piles by applying controlled heat to the swollen tissue, which helps shrink it and reduce symptoms.
How IRC Works
During the procedure, a special infrared probe is used to coagulate the pile tissue. This reduces blood flow to the hemorrhoid so it gradually shrinks and heals.
How Is IRC Done?
IRC is performed as an outpatient procedure in suitable cases. The clinician will discuss anaesthesia, discomfort and recovery based on the patient's condition.
Is IRC Painful?
Discomfort and recovery vary between patients. Ask the treating clinician about the expected experience and possible risks for your case.
How Many Visits Are Required?
Usually 2-3 Sitting are required depending on size and stage of the piles. Your doctor will advise the most suitable treatment plan.
Laser Treatment Of Piles
With the advancement in science and technology piles can be treated easily through laser. Laser surgery or laser therapy is a day care procedure that offer several advantages over traditional surgery.Now a days more and more patients are bow opting for laser treatment of piles.
Laser surgery is less invasive as compared to traditional surgery. Piles is simply treated with laser energy in a precise and focused manner and the problem is solved with a procedure of few minutes. The patient can be discharged after 24hrs . No need for general anaesthesia. Local or spinal anaesthesia is applicable for laser surgery.
Laser Treatment for Piles: What to Expect
If you are considering piles treatment, discuss the available options with a qualified medical professional. Goyal Piles and Laser Centre offers laser treatment for piles. The appropriate approach depends on diagnosis and clinical assessment; ask the treating surgeon about expected benefits, risks, anaesthesia and recovery for your case.
15 min procedure
Patient discharge on same day / after 24 hours
Join duty within 48 hours
US FDA Approved
All Insurance Accepted
Difference between IRC, Laser and Normal Surgery
| Difference | IRC | Laser Surgery | Normal Surgery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | No | + | ++ |
| Bed rest | No | 1 Day | 2-3 Days |
| Blood loss | No | + | ++ |
| Anaesthesia | No | Yes | Yes |
| Hospital stay | No | 1 Day | 2-3 Days |
Old Conventional Treatment
- Injection therapy (sclerotherapy) uses chemicals to shrink hemorrhoids.
- IRC treatment uses infrared energy to reduce the blood supply to the pile.
- These treatments may require rest for 15–20 days in some cases.
- Higher chances of post-operative bleeding and wound care requirements.
- Regular wound dressing and post-surgical care may be needed.
- Patients often need a longer period before returning to work.
- Older surgical approaches can involve more discomfort and a longer healing period.
What Are The Symptoms & Signs of piles ?
In general, haemorrhoids are not serious and go away on their own. Although its symptoms are as following:
- Bleeding:- Patient complaints of having bleeding at the time of defecations (while passing the stool). Usually bleeding is painless but sometimes patient may be having severe pain also with or without bleeding.
- Swelling around Anus:- Initially swelling go back immediately after passing the stool but as disease progress swelling may persist for few minutes to hours. You have to push back with your finger or swelling reduces when sit on bed or hard surface for some time.
- Pain during passing stool
- Itching around the anus
- Mucus discharge
- Feeling of full bowels even after passing stoo
How Piles Can Be Diagnosed?
External Hemorrhoids are easily diagnosed by physical examination of anal region. Internal Hemorrhoids are diagnosed by Proctoscopy. Proctoscopy is done with a special instrument called Proctoscope. You can see your hemorrhoids/piles on the screen during proctoscopy.By proctoscopy doctor will be able to make diagnose whether you are suffering from piles or not. Sometimes other disease like Ulcer, Polyps or even in Cancer Rectum, patient have bleeding while passing stool. proctoscopy should be performed with upmost care to confirm the diagnosis. If living in Delhi, At Goyal piles and laser centre you can get an efficient diagnosis and Piles Laser Treatment in Delhi.
What Causes Piles
Less fluids and fiber intake in diet
Chronic Constipation
Chronic Diarrhea
Obesity
Heavy weight lifting
What are the Signs Symptoms of Piles ?
Swelling around Anus
Pain during passing stool
Mucus discharge
Feeling of full bowels
Intermittent Bleeding
More Treatments
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Anal fistula is an uncommon condition is a communication or tunnel between the anal canal and the outer skin of the anal. It often drains pus.
Anal Fissure
An anal fissure (fissure in ano) is a small cut or tear in the skin or mucosal lining of anal passage or at the opening of anus. Fissure causes severe pain or
pilonidal-sinus
A pilonidal sinus is a small tunnel or pit in the skin near the tailbone at the top of the buttock cleft.
Piles
Haemorrhoids/Piles or Bawasir are the different names of the same problem. Piles are engorged blood vessels in Anal area. women.
