Hemorrhoids

[Beswad]

I know it's an embarrassing subject. How long does it take to sort out in hospital?

[n00dles]

Hi Beswad

According to BMA they are a common problem affecting up to half of all people at some time in their lives.
(but a lot won't admit to it)

Have you been told that your going in to have them treated?
I ask this because the different procedures now (some of which are carried out at your GP surgery), are done on a out-patient basis as well as being admitted.

[n00dles]

Will post this anyway.

If they are not severe generally your GP will give you a stronger treatment (to one you buy over the counter without a prescription), to use, as this will most often ease and shrink them. If not and your GP suggests otherwise, their are 2 common treatments. A 3rd for more serious cases.

1. ( Sclerotherapy) in which the affected area (internal piles) is injected with a solution that causes the veins to shrink.

2. Banding is used for large or prolapsing piles, where a band is placed around the base of the haemorrhoid. As a result, the pile gradually shrinks over a period of several days and eventually drops off. This procedure is sometime carried out in the doc's surgery and is usually painless. The treated area may be sore for a few days afterwards.

3. Persistent, painful, bleeding piles can be destroyed by electrical, laser or infrared heat treatment, or be removed surgically.

[Beswad]

Thank you n00dles for your quick reply.