Title: Knowing More about Haemorrhoid and its Treatments Available in Singapore
1Quah Hak Mien Colorectal Centre
Knowing More about Haemorrhoid and its Treatments
Available in Singapore
Dr Quah Hak Mien colorectal surgeon Quah Hak Mien
Colorectal Centre
Please Note Hemorrhoids (US English) or
haemorrhoids UK we are following the UK way of
spelling this disease.
2Haemorrhoid
Haemorrhoid is a painful and inflammatory
disease. This disease is popularly known as
piles. In case of haemorrhoid, blood vessels of
the anus and lower rectum swell and abnormally
engorge. These blood vessels may rupture and
cause bleeding or they may sometimes slip out of
place during defecation. Haemorrhoids cause
discomfort and itchiness leading to severe
embarrassment in daily life.
3There are two types of haemorrhoids
1. Internal Haemorrhoids This type of
haemorrhoids develops within the rectum and may
cause painless, bright red rectal bleeding during
bowel movement. The color of the stool remains
unchanged however, blood covers the stool.
Discharge of mucus and perianal mass through the
anus and itchiness takes place in the condition
of internal haemorrhoids. Internal haemorrhoids
are painful if they become thrombosed (clot of
blood) or necrotic. 2. External Haemorrhoids
This is another type of haemorrhoids that develop
around the anus and appear as bulges near the
anus, but usually they may cause few symptoms
typical of internal haemorrhoids. External
haemorrhoids can cause a very painful anal lump
when blood clots inside them which are medically
known as thrombosis.
4Haemorrhoids
5Causes
The exact cause of haemorrhoids is still unknown.
There are number of factors which may cause
haemorrhoids such as irregular bowel habits,
lack of exercise, nutritional factors (low fibre
diets), increased intra-abdominal pressure,
genetics and aging. Obesity, prolonged sitting,
and chronic cough, increase the risk of
haemorrhoids. However, for women the risk of
piles increases during pregnancy, where the
growing fetus and labour exertion causes pressure
on these blood vessels.
6Symptoms
Some signs and symptoms of haemorrhoids are that-
- Bleeding may take place during defecation or
other than defecation. - Despite defecation a sensation of incomplete
emptying of stomach can be present all the time. - The calibre or character of stools may change in
haemorrhoids. - There can be changes in bowel habits.
- At the anus an obvious hard mass may develop
causing disturbances. - There may be loss of appetite and weight.
7Treatment
Haemorrhoids treatment depends on the severity
and the type of symptoms a patient suffers from.
Common preventive measures include eating a
balanced diet and drinking adequate amount of
water in order to allow regular bowel movement
without straining. If the common preventive
measures do not work, there are other methods.
Such as Oral medications or topical
suppositories This method can be used to treat
small bleeding piles. It includes ligation a
rubber band treatment which effectively treats
internal haemorrhoids that protrude with bowel
movements. Ligation produces mild discomfort and
may result in bleeding. Another method is
injection doctors inject a chemical solution
into the haemorrhoid, causing it to shrivel and
subsequently fall off. This method is relatively
painless and can also be used for bleeding
haemorrhoids that don't protrude out.
8If ligation fails to treat internal haemorrhoids,
this means that haemorrhoids are severe. To cure
these severe cases other surgical techniques
under general anaesthesia are used which
include Haemorrhoidectomy This surgery is
used to remove excessive tissues which cause
bleeding and protrusion. This form of surgery is
performed under general anaesthesia. It is
effective in treating large piles that protrude
from the anus during defecation. Transanal
haemorrhoidal dearterialisation (THD) This
procedure involves use of an ultrasound to locate
the problematic blood vessels and stitching the
piles.
9CONCLUSION
Haemorrhoids are quite painful if not cured for a
long time. This is why proper precaution and
treatment must be taken in order to avoid further
problems. Quah Hak Mien Colorectal Centre is a
renowned clinic that offers effective treatments
for colorectal diseases in Singapore. It offers
treatment for wide range of illnesses including
colorectal cancer, diverticular disease, and
inflammatory bowel disease, perianal diseases
like haemorrhoids, anal fistula, and anal fissure.
10- Dr Quah Hak Mien
- Colorectal Surgeon
- MBChB
- M.Med (Surgery)
- FRCSEd
- FAMS (General Surgery)
- Colorectal and General Surgery
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Singapore public holidays. Emergency (24 hours)
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