What are Haemorrhoids?
Haemorrhoids, also known as piles, are soft fleshy lumps just
inside the back passage (anus). They have a rich blood supply
so bleed easily usually causing fresh bright red bleeding when you
have a bowel movement. They do not usually cause pain but can
cause itching around the anus. When large they can pass
through the anus (prolapsed pile), feeling like a lump when you
clean yourself.
Your surgeon may recommend a procedure to inject or band the
haemorrhoids if they become troublesome.
What does this involve?
You will not need an anaesthetic as there are no nerves that
sense pain at the top of the anal canal. Your surgeon will
carefully examine your back passage and lower bowel using a
flexible fibre-optic or rigid telescope. A small amount of a
chemical called phenol, dissolved in peanut oil, will be injected
into the lining of your back passage above the haemorrhoid.
This should block the blood vessel that supplies the haemorrhoid,
causing it to shrink.
Your surgeon will then pass a special device through the
telescope and use it to place a silicon band onto the lining of
your anal canal. It will be adjusted before final placing so
that it causes you the least discomfort. The band will block
the blood supply to the haemorrhoid, causing it to shrink backup
the anal canal.
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When will I recover
You should be able to go home straight away and you should be
able to return to work the next day
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What risks should I know about?
Haemorrhoid injection and banding is a commonly performed and
very safe procedure, It is common to suffer from slight bleeding,
discomfort and feeling faint which will usually settle very
quickly
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Circle care
Haemorrhoid injection and banding is carried out at our state of
the art facilities and we have a dedicated team of surgeons and
nurses who will guide you through the process from first
consultation to after-care and will be available to answer any
questions or queries you may have.
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