Treatment for piles depends on their severity and can include:
a. Lifestyle Changes: Consuming a high-fiber diet, drinking plenty of water, and avoiding straining during bowel movements can help prevent and manage piles.
b. Over-the-counter Medications: Creams, ointments, and suppositories containing hydrocortisone or witch hazel can help alleviate symptoms like itching and pain.
c. Sclerotherapy: A procedure in which a chemical solution is injected into the hemorrhoid to shrink it.
d. Rubber Band Ligation: Involves placing a rubber band around the base of the hemorrhoid to cut off its blood supply, causing it to wither and fall off.
e. Infrared Coagulation: The use of infrared light to coagulate the blood vessels of the hemorrhoid, causing it to shrink.
f. Hemorrhoidectomy: A surgical procedure to remove severe or recurring hemorrhoids.
Anal Fissures:
An anal fissure is a condition characterized by a small tear or break in the lining of the anus. It can be caused by passing large or hard stools, straining during bowel movements, or chronic diarrhea.
Symptoms:
1. discomfort both before and after bowel movements
2. Bright crimson blood on the toilet paper or in the stools
3. Itching and irritation around the anus