EXTERNAL PILES

Is a name given to a small, but very painful clot on the anal verge.
It is also used by people to describe skin tags in the edge of the anus.

How do I know if I have piles?

Common symptoms are:

  • Bleeding from back passage at the end of a bowel movement
  • Itching around the anus
  • Discomfort after opening bowels
  • Mucus discharge
  • Something protruding out of the anus

IT IS IMPORTANT NOT TO IGNORE PILES PARTICULARLY BLEEDING FROM THE BACK PASSAGE PARTICULARLY IF YOU ARE OVER 40 YEARS OF AGE, HAVE A FAMILY HISTORY OF BOWEL CANCER

It is safer to seek help from your doctor or a specialist.

Treatments:

  • Small internal piles can get better by regulating diet and ensuring a regular soft bowel movement.
  • Internal piles, which bleed, can be injected by chemical solution to shrink
  • If they are 1st/2nd degree piles a band can be applied (banding) to them to cut of the blood supply and allow them to drop of.
    Cryotherapy uses cold to freeze the piles
  • Surgery (Haemorrhoidectomy) is best for 3rd and 4th degree piles.

 

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