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Haemorrhoid (piles) treatment and surgery: Treatments range from rubber band ligation to surgical removal. It is done for bleeding or painful piles not helped by diet and medicines.
Treatments range from rubber band ligation to surgical removal.
Bleeding or painful piles not helped by diet and medicines.
Bowel preparation may be needed.
Pain, bleeding, urinary retention, recurrence.
Pain for 1 to 2 weeks after surgery; fibre and fluids help.
What is piles surgery?
Treatments range from rubber band ligation to surgical removal.
Why is piles surgery done?
Bleeding or painful piles not helped by diet and medicines.
How do I prepare for piles surgery?
Bowel preparation may be needed.
How long is recovery after piles surgery?
Pain for 1 to 2 weeks after surgery; fibre and fluids help.
What are the risks of piles surgery?
Pain, bleeding, urinary retention, recurrence.
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