Piles usually a stigmatized disease that occurs commonly in geriatric patients due to varied causes and poses different types exhibiting symptoms which could lead to drastic health issues thereby patients need to seek medical assistance for treatment of piles. However, piles or haemorrhoids are a collection of inflamed tissue in and around the anus (the opening through which stools are passed). About 50% of the general population is affected by piles during their lifetime. 

Although piles are common in the elderly, people of any age group can have piles. 

The video helps you with answers to some of the most common treatments to cure piles which includes cryosurgery, infrared coagulation, combination of doppler guided ligation and radiofrequency ablation, laser procedures which results in minimal pain and minimal loss of blood after the surgery. 

With the expertise of  Dr Parmeshwar C M, a general surgeon and proctologist with over 21 years of experience, you will find all your answers for why constipation occurs. 

Watch the video for more details on piles for addressing the queries on :

  1. what are piles? 
  2. what are the treatment options for piles? 
  3. what are the latest advancements in the piles?
  4. What are the stigma associated with piles treatment? 

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