Haemorrhoids / Piles Surgery
Haemorrhoids (commonly called piles) are swollen blood vessels in the lower rectum and anus. They can occur internally (inside the rectum) or externally; very often they present as a combination of both as interno-external haemorrhoids.
Haemorrhoids usually present as bleeding per rectum, itching around the anus, pain whilst opening bowels and feeling a lump around the anus.
Once diagnosed the management of haemorrhoids is personalised to every patient.
Haemorrhoids are usually managed based on the grade of haemorrhoids.
Grade 1 and 2 haemorrhoids are managed conservatively with lifestyle modification advice +/- rubber band ligation of the haemorrhoid ( relatively pain free procedure).
Grade 3 and 4 haemorrhoids may need further piles surgery such as haemorrhoidectomy or haemorrhoidal artery ligation techniques. It is important to understand that the grades of haemorrhoids are not watertight compartments, and the management of haemorrhoids is more nuanced than algorithmic.
Yes, haemorrhoids are a normal part of the body. Inside everyone’s anal canal, they are small cushions made up of blood vessels, tissue, and muscle, known as haemorrhoidal cushions. These cushions help control bowel movements, maintain continence (prevent leakage), and provide a soft seal to protect the anal canal.
Haemorrhoids become a problem only when these normal cushions bleed, become swollen, inflamed, or slip down (prolapse).
It is important to consult a piles surgeon if the haemorrhoids are symptomatic. Although haemorrhoids are benign disease, the symptoms complex can overlap with more sinister pathology such as bowel cancer and therefore it is important for a haemorrhoids surgeon / specialist to a) rule out more sinister causes and b) make an accurate personalised treatment plan
No. Surgery is usually reserved for patients with Grade III and IV haemorrhoids. Most patients with mild haemorrhoidal disease have noticeable improvement in symptoms with conservative lifestyle modifying measures.
Improving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is essential to prevent haemorrhoids from affecting your quality of life. This usually involves eating a high-fiber diet, staying hydrated, exercising regularly, avoiding prolonged straining to open your bowels.
Haemorrhoid Care Across Oxford, Harpenden & St Albans
Patients looking for haemorrhoids surgery in Oxford or Banbury can consult Mr Joshua Franklyn, Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon, who practises at hospitals in the Oxfordshire area.
Haemorrhoids, commonly known as piles, are very common and can cause symptoms such as bleeding, discomfort, itching, swelling or a lump around the anus. During a consultation, Mr Franklyn will assess your symptoms and discuss the most appropriate treatment options for you.
Piles treatment in Oxford and Banbury can range from simple measures and medication to outpatient procedures or surgery, depending on the severity of the haemorrhoids and your individual circumstances. If surgery is recommended, the available options and what to expect from treatment will be discussed with you.
Patients seeking haemorrhoids surgery in Harpenden or St Albans can consult Mr Joshua Franklyn at hospitals in the local area.
If you are experiencing symptoms from piles, a specialist assessment can help establish the cause of your symptoms and identify the most appropriate treatment. Piles treatment in Harpenden and St Albans may involve lifestyle measures, medication, outpatient procedures or surgery, depending on the nature and severity of the haemorrhoids.
Mr Franklyn will explain the treatment options available and help you understand the benefits and implications of each approach, so that you can make an informed decision about your care.
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