"Pile Surgery is also known as Haemorrhoid Surgery. It is a surgical procedure of removing external and internal severe hemorrhoids. It helps in treating grade 3 and 4 piles that cannot be treated with the medications and helps in improving the patient’s quality of life. Piles or Haemorrhoids are the collections of swollen veins and inflamed damaged tissues inside the anal canal. They contain support tissues, blood vessels, muscle, and elastic fibers. Piles are categorized into four [4] grades and they are:



Grade 1:- Small inflammations that are not visible and present inside the anus.
Grade 2:- Larger piles than grade 1 and are not visible. They may be pushed out during the passing of the stools.
Grade 3:- Piles appear outside the anus and individuals may feel piles hanging from the rectum and can be inserted easily.
Grade 4:-Large piles that remain out of the anus and needed surgery to treat.


There are different types of Pile Surgeries and they are:

Banding
Sclerotherapy
Hemorrhoidectomy
Infrared coagulation
Hemorrhoid stapling
Hemorrhoidopexy
Hemorrhoidal artery ligation"

"Some of the advantages of Piles Surgery are the following:

Treats piles that cannot be treated with medicines.
Improves patient's quality of life.
Reduces the pain during the passing of stool.
Treat thrombosed external hemorrhoids."

"Piles Surgery is indicated in the following conditions:

Chronic constipation
Increased pressure in blood vessels in and around the anus
Family history of hemorrhoids
Difficulty in bowel movement"

"The patient should tell all the past and present medical and medications to the doctor.
Discuss with the doctor about all the benefits, risks and complications associated with Piles Surgery.
Should stop taking certain medications 1 week before the surgery date.
Should drink more liquids such as plain water, coffee, and tea without milk and cream, etc.
The patient will be given laxatives a day before the procedure."

"After completion of the procedure, it takes an hour to recover from the sedation; so avoid driving.
Walking is recommended if you feel bloated.
Avoid lifting weights.
Should eat fiber-rich food.
Drink water to avoid dehydration.
Make follow-up appointments with the doctor to check the medical condition.
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