Swollen blood vessels and tissues at the tip of the rectum cause piles or haemorrhoids. There are glands, nerve endings, tissues and blood vessels in the anal region. Piles can occur when an excessive amount of pressure is applied to a region owing to diarrhoea, constipation, lifting large weights, or any other reason. Depending on where they grow, piles are classified as internal or exterior. Internal piles form on the anus and rectum’s inner linings, while exterior piles form around the anus. Mild piles may not cause any symptoms, but in the majority of instances, piles cause itching, pain, irritation, inflammation, and bleeding in the affected area.
Preparation is very important for the surgery to go smooth and so the results are positive and effective. The patients ready themselves by following instructions by the doctor.
In the case of Laser Hemorrhoidoplasty, the surgery is a simple and a straightforward one. It is a minimally invasive method and this is an overview of the surgery:
In this technique, the surgeon directs laser beams on the piles, making them shrink. Then s/he applies laser to burn the swollen piles. The surgeon uses a narrow beam of the laser, focusing only on hemorrhoids and preventing damage to the nearby tissues. It is an approach for the treatment of advance hemorrhoids under local, general, or spinal anesthesia.
As for post surgery care, the individual would be prescribed painkillers by the doctor. Basic treatments such as sitz bath (the patient is made to sit in warm water which is upto the hip and is mixed with vinegar or salt) or even applying ice for pain are recommended.
As for the patient’s lifestyle, the diet is converted to a high fibre one so as to pass stools easily without strain. This helps prevent the rectum from developing piles a second time.
