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Laser surgery for piles is done under anaesthesia. Thus, the patient will not feel any pain or discomfort during the procedure.
Due to certain similarities in symptoms between the two, anal fissure is sometimes misinterpreted as haemorrhoids by the patient or the primary care physician. This delay in diagnosis runs the risk of turning an acute fissure into a chronic one, which makes treatment more challenging.
Yes, all health insurance plans cover laser piles surgery. Paperwork is facilitated by our team on your behalf ensuring smooth approval and a cashless facility. Contact HexaHealth for a simple cashless and hassle-free experience.
The piles surgery cost is variable, considering the type of hospital chosen, the grade and stage of piles, the technique recommended, the patient's medical condition based on age and other health factors, etc. Contact HexaHealth for price transparency.
No, piles are not cancerous. They do not lead to cancer.
If piles are left untreated, they can cause the following:
- Bleeding
- Severe pain
- Irritation and discomfort
- Thrombosis (blood clotting)
The patient can resume daily usual physical activities in 3 to 5 days as laser treatment involves quick recovery as there are no cuts or stitches.
A person suffering from piles can try several home remedies or even take medications as prescribed by the doctors for piles. These treatment options can only prevent piles from getting worse and not cure them permanently.
The swollen veins in the anal or rectal region due to chronic constipation is called piles. It causes discomfort and bleeding.
Piles or haemorrhoids are swollen, enlarged blood vessels that form inside or outside the anus and rectum. They are the most common anorectal condition. They can be painful, uncomfortable and cause rectal bleeding.
Piles symptoms can range in severity from mild to severe. The most common piles symptoms are:
- Pain and itching around anus
- Irritation in the anal region
- Discomfort while sitting
- Bleeding from the anal area
The cost of laser piles surgery differs due to several factors including hospital choice, severity and grades of piles, surgical technique, and overall health condition of the patient.
The estimated cost is ₹ 55,000 to ₹ 1,10,000.
There is no set time for how long symptoms of piles can last. However, if it is yet to be resolved within a few days, it is recommended that you talk to your doctor for further advice.
Piles will usually go away on their own but, if they don't, you might need to have a procedure to deal with the problem. Contact HexaHealth for a free consultation with our experienced doctors.
In most cases, laser piles surgery takes about 30 minutes to complete. Some additional methods might take the duration between a few days to a few weeks to completely heal.
Laser piles surgery is non-invasive and does not require intense patient monitoring post-operation. The patient need not be hospitalised and can go home the same day.
Yes, home remedies can manage and provide some relief from the symptoms of piles. Home remedies like topical ointments, sitz bath, cold compresses etc., temporarily relieve painful piles symptoms.
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