What are Haemorrhoids?
Haemorrhoids, also known as piles, are soft fleshy lumps just inside your back passage (anus). They have a rich blood supply and bleed easily, usually causing fresh bright-red bleeding when you have had a bowel movement. They do not usually cause pain but can cause itching around your anus. When large, they can pass through your anus (prolapsed pile), feeling like a lump when you clean yourself. They are associated with constipation, particularly if you need to strain to open your bowels, and can be made worse by pregnancy.
What are the Benefits of Surgery?
Surgery will remove the haemorrhoids. You should no longer have any of the symptoms that haemorrhoids can cause.
The Procedure
What Does the Operation Involve?
The operation is usually performed under a general anaesthetic but various anaesthetic techniques are possible. The operation usually takes about 20 minutes. Your surgeon will examine your back passage and lower bowel. They will usually remove the haemorrhoids by cutting them away or using a staple gun.
What Complications Can Happen?
Some complications can be serious and can even cause death.
General Complications of Any Operation
- Pain
- Bleeding
- Infection of the surgical site (wound)
- Blood clot in your leg
- Blood clot in your lung
Specific Complications of This Operation
- Incomplete haemorrhoidectomy
- Difficulty passing urine
- Making a hole through the wall of your bowel
- Anal stenosis
- Developing skin tags
- Developing an anal fissure
- Incontinence can happen to a minor degree
Summary
Haemorrhoids are a common problem. If non-surgical treatments fail, surgery is usually recommended.
If you would like to receive more information on a Private Haemorrhoids procedure at New Victoria Hospital, please call us on 020 8949 9020 or fill in our online form.
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