Question 1

What is the best way to get rid of haemorrhoids?

Accepted Answer

The best approach depends on the severity. Mild cases often respond to lifestyle changes like increasing fiber intake, staying hydrated, and avoiding straining. While over-the-counter options like piles cream, haemorrhoids cream, or best cream for piles can provide temporary relief, they don't address the root cause. For more persistent cases, including prolapsed haemorrhoids and thrombosed haemorrhoids, professional piles treatment like electrotherapy (which we offer) can be highly effective and provide permanent results.

Question 2

Can piles be cured without surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes, many haemorrhoids can be treated without surgery. Non-surgical piles treatment options include lifestyle modifications, topical treatments like piles cream or haemorrhoids cream, and advanced techniques like electrotherapy. While creams such as Anusol cream or Germoloids cream can provide temporary relief, our electrotherapy treatment offers a more permanent solution. Surgery is typically only needed for severe cases that don't respond to other treatments.

Question 3

What is the main cause of piles?

Accepted Answer

The main causes include chronic constipation, straining during bowel movements, prolonged sitting, piles in pregnancy, obesity, and a low-fiber diet. These factors increase pressure on the rectal veins, leading to haemorrhoid development. Special considerations apply to piles in pregnancy due to hormonal changes and increased pressure.

Question 4

Is having a Haemorrhoidectomy considered major surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a haemorrhoidectomy is considered major surgery and involves removing haemorrhoids surgically. It typically requires general anaesthesia and has a longer recovery period compared to non-surgical treatments like electrotherapy.

Question 5

Can you get haemorrhoids removed on the NHS?

Accepted Answer

Yes, haemorrhoid treatment is available on the NHS, but waiting times can be long and treatment options may be limited. Private treatment often provides faster access to a wider range of treatment options, including advanced non-surgical techniques.

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