Haemorrhoids: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Haemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids, or piles, are enlarged blood vessels found in and around the rectum and anus. While uncomfortable, they commonly cause no serious issues. Find out more about this common condition.

Recommended Actions

Promote digestive health by increasing fiber intake, staying well-hydrated, considering over-the-counter remedies, and incorporating regular exercise into your routine.

Recommended Avoidances

Minimize the risk of hemorrhoids by avoiding straining during bowel movements, refraining from heavy lifting, and taking breaks from long periods of sitting.

Prevention Tips

Maintain digestive health and reduce the risk of hemorrhoids by incorporating high-fiber foods into your diet, staying well-hydrated, engaging in regular exercise, and avoiding prolonged periods of sitting.

Condition 101

Hemorrhoids, often referred to as piles, are swellings that contain enlarged blood vessels that are found inside or around the bottom (the rectum and anus). This common condition affects many adults at some point in their lifetime, causing discomfort but usually no serious problems.

Itching or irritation in your anal region
Pain or discomfort
Swelling around your anus
Bleeding during bowel movements
A lump near your anus, which may be sensitive or painful
Straining during bowel movements
Sitting for prolonged periods, particularly on the toilet
Chronic diarrhoea or constipation
Obesity
Pregnancy
Anal intercourse
Low-fiber diet
Aging
Chronic constipation or diarrhoea
Pregnancy
Low-fibre diet
Regular heavy lifting
Spinal cord injury and lack of erect posture
You observe bleeding during bowel movements
Symptoms persist longer than a week despite home treatment
Pain is severe or your hemorrhoids are persistently painful

A visual examination
A digital rectal exam
Anoscopy, sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy if they suspect more serious conditions
Strangulated hemorrhoid
Anaemia
Blood clots
Hemorrhoids aren't always associated with pain and they don't always require surgery. They also aren't caused by sitting on hot or cold surfaces.
Anal fissures
Colorectal cancer
Perianal abscesses

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Treatment Options

Need more information about Haemorrhoids, contact us for more help on treatment or advise.

Haemorrhoid creams, ointments, and suppositories
Stool softeners
Pain relief medications

Rubber band ligation
Sclerotherapy
Infrared or laser coagulation
Hemorrhoidectomy

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