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Haemorrhoids Or Piles treatment in Chennai
Haemorrhoids, also known as piles, commonly known as Mulayam in Tamil, are enlarged and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus.
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Key facts about Haemorrhoids Or Piles
- Condition
- Haemorrhoids Or Piles
- Speciality
- Anorectal Surgery
- Approach
- Laser and stapler procedures where suitable
- Treated by
- Dr. Kumaragurubaran
- Hospital
- Billroth, Shenoy Nagar
- Consultations
- Mon–Sat, no referral
What is Haemorrhoids Or Piles?
Haemorrhoids, also known as piles, commonly known as Mulayam in Tamil, are enlarged and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus.
Degrees Of Piles
Grade 1- When the piles stay inside the anus.
Grade 2- When the piles project outside the anus during defecation and reduce spontaneously after defecation.
Grade 3-When the piles project outside after the defecation and have to be reduced by pushing inside by hand.
Grade 4-When the piles stay outside and cannot be reduced.
Symptoms of Haemorrhoids Or Piles
The signs patients most often describe. Anything lasting more than a few weeks is worth having examined.
- Itching or irritation in the anal area, or soreness around the anus
- Lumps and swelling in the anal region, which may or may not be painful
- Depending on where it occurs
What causes Haemorrhoids Or Piles?
- Haemorrhoids are a result of straining, which puts pressure on the veins in the rectum or anus.
- Anal and rectal veins might swell and inflame as a result of any strain that puts more pressure on the tummy or lower extremities.
- Haemorrhoids may appear as a result of:Pregnancy
- Rectal growth
- Putting up a lot of effort to defecate due to constipation
- Lifting large items with effort or weightlifting
- A low fibre diet
How Haemorrhoids Or Piles is diagnosed
No operation is planned on a guess — the diagnosis is established first.
- Piles are usually diagnosed by a doctor doing a rectal examination and by doing the proctoscopy examination .
- A sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy may be done to rule out the rectal or colonic pathology.
How Haemorrhoids Or Piles is treated
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Initially the doctor prescribes some medicines for reducing the pain , constipation and to reduce the bleeding and advises on diet modification and lifestyle modification.
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If symptoms are not improving then the intervention is advised by the doctor.
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Sclerotherapy- Sclerotherapy can be done for grade 1 piles.
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Banding- Branding can be done for grade 2 piles.
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Haemorrhoidectomy- Can be done for Grade 3 and Grade 4 Haemorrhoids.
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Open or closed haemorrhoidectomy can be done.
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Stapler Haemorrhoidopexy- In this, a stapler is inserted into the anus and fired and the tissue is cut and stapled back leaving behind no wounds resulting in very less pain and faster recovery.
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Hal- Haemorrhoidal Arterial Ligation- This is the latest method in which the hemorrhoidal artery is ligated under doppler guidance resulting in shrinkage of the haemorrhoids often used with Laser.
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Laser Treatment For Piles- In this a calculated number of joules of laser energy is delivered to the haemorrhoids resulting in shrinkage of the piles .In some huge pile masses laser can be used to cut and remove the piles .
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Dr. Kumaragurubaran has huge experience of treating thousands of piles patients and can be considered as one of the BEST FOR Treating Piles & Piles Surgery & Also Dr. Kumaragurubaran is an expert in Laser Treatment OF Piles.
Risks if Haemorrhoids Or Piles is left untreated
- Haemorrhoids can be extremely painful and persistent, which can lead to A thrombosed haemorrhoid may occasionally burst.
- Another rare complication is a strangulated haemorrhoid , where the blood flow to an internal haemorrhoid is cut off, which can cause extreme pain.
- Prolapsed haemorrhoids are the haemorrhoids which prolapse outside the anus ,resulting in significant pain and swelling
Why patients choose this practice
Diagnosis before decision
No operation is scheduled on a guess. Many patients who arrive expecting surgery leave with a treatment plan instead.
Costs in writing, first
A written estimate covering surgeon, theatre, anaesthesia, implants and expected stay before you are asked to consent.
Treatment matched to the condition
Not every problem needs an operation. Where medicine, endoscopy or a day-care procedure is the better answer, that is what is recommended.
Second opinions
If surgery has been advised elsewhere, bring the scans and the plan. Reviewing another surgeon’s recommendation is routine.
About the surgeon
Treated by
Dr. Kumaragurubaran
Senior Surgical Gastroenterologist, Advanced Laparoscopic, GI & Robotic Surgeon
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MRCS (England), FIAGES (Gastro), FALS (Colorectal, Bariatric, Hernia, Robotic), Dip. ALS (Advanced Laparoscopy)
Gastroenterologist, GI & Laparoscopic Surgeon at Billroth Hospitals in Shenoy Nagar, Chennai. Treats Hernia, Reflux, Obesity, Colorectal, Gastrointestinal and Anorectal conditions, and provides medical treatment for GERD, Gastritis, Peptic ulcer, Jaundice, Pancreatitis, Colitis and IBD.
Haemorrhoids Or Piles: frequently asked questions
What is Haemorrhoids Or Piles?
Haemorrhoids, also known as piles, commonly known as Mulayam in Tamil, are enlarged and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus.
What are the symptoms of Haemorrhoids Or Piles?
Itching or irritation in the anal area, or soreness around the anus. Lumps and swelling in the anal region, which may or may not be painful. Depending on where it occurs.
What causes Haemorrhoids Or Piles?
Haemorrhoids are a result of straining, which puts pressure on the veins in the rectum or anus. Anal and rectal veins might swell and inflame as a result of any strain that puts more pressure on the tummy or lower extremities. Haemorrhoids may appear as a result of:Pregnancy.
How is Haemorrhoids Or Piles diagnosed?
Piles are usually diagnosed by a doctor doing a rectal examination and by doing the proctoscopy examination . A sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy may be done to rule out the rectal or colonic pathology.
How is Haemorrhoids Or Piles treated?
Initially the doctor prescribes some medicines for reducing the pain , constipation and to reduce the bleeding and advises on diet modification and lifestyle modification. If symptoms are not improving then the intervention is advised by the doctor. Sclerotherapy- Sclerotherapy can be done for grade 1 piles.
What happens if Haemorrhoids Or Piles is left untreated?
Haemorrhoids can be extremely painful and persistent, which can lead to A thrombosed haemorrhoid may occasionally burst. Another rare complication is a strangulated haemorrhoid , where the blood flow to an internal haemorrhoid is cut off, which can cause extreme pain. Prolapsed haemorrhoids are the haemorrhoids which prolapse outside the anus ,resulting in significant pain and swelling.
Who treats Haemorrhoids Or Piles in Chennai?
Dr. Kumaragurubaran, Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist, Laparoscopic, GI & Robotic Surgeon at Billroth Hospitals, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai, treats Haemorrhoids Or Piles. He has 28 years of experience and has performed more than 20,000 laparoscopic surgeries.
How do I book a consultation for Haemorrhoids Or Piles?
You can call +91 93603 91740, message on WhatsApp, or send the appointment form on this site. No referral is needed and most patients are seen within the same week. Consultations run Monday to Saturday at Billroth Hospitals, Shenoy Nagar.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Kumaragurubaran, MS (General Surgery), DNB (Surgical Gastroenterology), Senior Consultant at Billroth Hospitals, Shenoy Nagar. This page is patient education and does not replace a consultation in which you have been examined.
Next step
Discuss Haemorrhoids Or Piles with Dr. Kumaragurubaran
Bring any scans or reports you already have. You will be told plainly what is wrong, what the options are, and what happens if nothing is done.