Globally, thousands of people are affected by piles regularly. Although piles are not life-threatening, they can be extremely painful and uncomfortable. Medical science has developed several effective treatment options for piles, but the most preferred option is laser treatment for piles. Like all treatment options, there are some advantages of laser treatment for piles and disadvantages of laser treatment for piles. However, when the risk is weighed against the benefits, the advantages of laser treatment for piles are much more beneficial than the problems posed. Keep reading to know more information about laser treatment for piles.
Table Of Contents
- What are Piles?
- What are the Causes of Piles?
- What are the Symptoms of Piles?
- What are the Treatment Options?
- Laser Treatment for Piles
- Reach us
What are Piles?
Piles, also known as haemorrhoids, are enlarged and bulged blood vessels that develop around the anus and lower rectal region. Piles may develop either inside the anus, known as internal haemorrhoid, or in the lining of the anus or lower rectum, known as external haemorrhoid.
Based on the severity, piles are categorised into the following types:
- First degree- only bleed, no prolapse
- Second degree- prolapse but reduce spontaneously
- Third degree- prolapse and need to be reduced manually
- Fourth degree- permanently prolapsed
What are the Causes of Piles?
Piles occur when there is too much strain on the blood vessel around the anus or lower rectum. There are harmless daily habits that can cause piles. The following conditions may increase the risk of formation of piles:
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Lifting heavy weights
- Obesity
- Pregnancy
- Sitting for a longer duration on the toilet seat
- Anal intercourse.
What are the Symptoms of Piles?
The symptoms of piles depend on its type. With external hemorrhoid a person may experience the following symptoms:
- Anal itching
- Tender lumps near the anus
- Anal pain
Internal hemorrhoids may cause the following symptoms
- Rectal bleeding
- Piles prolapsing out of the anus
What are the Treatment Options?
Piles can be managed at home, by following a few steps, such as eating fiber-rich foods, staying hydrated, taking sitz bath, avoiding straining bowel movements, taking stool-softeners, and over-the-counter pain relievers. But, if the person still experiences symptoms then they must consult a doctor.
The treatment is based on the severity of the condition. For mild forms with less discomfort, ointments, certain medicines, suppositories, and creams are recommended. But these treatment options are not effective in case of large internal and serious type of hemorrhoid.
Serious types of piles have several treatment options, but the most preferred option is the laser treatment for piles. Although conventional surgery is still used, they carry the disadvantage of post-surgical pain, longer healing time, longer time to resume regular activity, and post-surgical complications. Unlike, conventional surgery, laser treatment for piles offers a remarkable range of convenience, hence it has become the most popular choice of treatment among doctors and patients.
Laser Treatment for Piles
Laser treatment for piles is a less invasive, out-patient procedure that utilizes a narrow laser beam to shrink or remove the affected tissue without damaging the surrounding healthy tissue. This treatment option is much preferred because it carries various benefits.
But, like all treatment modalities, it also carries few side effects. Piles laser treatment side effects include a burning sensation, which resolves gradually, and in rare cases, it may cause external skin tag thrombosis.
Advantages of laser treatment for piles
Laser treatment for piles have the following advantages:
- No need for general anesthesia
- Lesser pain than any other surgical procedures
- No need for a hospital stay
- Safer treatment option
- Lesser bleeding during the procedure
- Quicker healing
- Shorter recovery period
- No cuts, open wounds, or sutures
- Quicker return to regular activities
- Shorter duration to complete the procedure
- Higher success rate
- Fewer follow-up visits
- Lower risk of recurrence
- No or minimal risk of post-surgical infections
Disadvantages of laser treatment for piles
Like the flip side of the coin, laser treatment for piles also have a few drawbacks. The common disadvantages of laser treatment for piles include the relatively high cost in some hospitals, compared to open surgery. At our piles clinic the cost of laser treatment for piles is affordable.
The advantages of laser treatment for piles clearly outweigh the disadvantages of laser treatment for piles. Therefore, laser treatment for piles is the most preferred treatment in the case of hemorrhoids.
Reach us
If you have been suffering from piles and looking for effective treatment, you can get in touch with us via email or call us. Our specialist, Dr. Parthasarathy, is one of the most renowned surgical gastroenterologists in Hyderabad, India. He has about 15 years of experience and has performed 3000+ advanced laparoscopic procedures, also he performs more than a hundred successful laser surgeries for piles every year.
