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Piles Treatment in Pakistan: Symptoms, Causes and When Surgery May Be Needed
Piles, medically known as hemorrhoids, are swollen veins inside or around the anus and lower rectum. In Pakistan, piles are commonly called bawaseer, while bleeding piles are often referred to as khooni bawaseer.
Piles can affect both men and women. Although the condition is common, many patients delay consultation because they feel embarrassed discussing symptoms such as blood in stool, anal pain, itching or swelling. Delaying medical assessment can worsen discomfort and may also prevent the timely diagnosis of another underlying condition.
Common Symptoms of Piles
The symptoms of piles may differ depending on whether the hemorrhoids are internal or external. Common symptoms include:
- Bright red blood during or after passing stool
- Pain or discomfort while passing stool
- Itching or irritation around the anus
- Swelling or a lump near the anal area
- Pain while sitting
- Tissue coming out of the anus
- A feeling that the bowel has not emptied completely
- Symptoms associated with chronic constipation
Internal piles may cause painless bleeding, while external piles may cause swelling, itching and significant discomfort.
Blood in stool should not automatically be assumed to be piles. Rectal bleeding can also occur because of anal fissures, digestive conditions and other colorectal problems. A proper medical examination is therefore important.
What Causes Piles?
Piles usually develop when increased pressure affects the veins in the lower rectum and anal area.
Common contributing factors include:
- Chronic constipation
- Straining during bowel movements
- Sitting on the toilet for extended periods
- A low-fibre diet
- Inadequate fluid intake
- Chronic diarrhoea
- Pregnancy
- Obesity
- Frequent heavy lifting
- Age-related weakening of tissues
Constipation is one of the most common factors associated with piles. Hard stool and repeated straining can increase pressure around the rectal veins and make existing symptoms worse.
Can Piles Be Treated Without Surgery?
Not every case of piles requires surgery. Mild or early-stage piles may improve with changes in diet, bowel habits and doctor-recommended medicines.
The doctor may recommend:
- Increasing fibre intake
- Drinking sufficient water
- Avoiding excessive straining
- Reducing the time spent sitting on the toilet
- Using prescribed medicines or creams
- Taking warm sitz baths for temporary relief
- Treating chronic constipation
Creams and home remedies may provide temporary comfort, but they may not treat the actual cause of the condition. Patients should avoid relying on unverified remedies, particularly when bleeding or severe pain is present.
When Is a Procedure or Surgery Required?
A medical procedure or surgery may be recommended when piles are severe, frequently bleeding, repeatedly returning or coming outside the anus.
Depending on the patient’s condition, treatment may include:
- Rubber-band ligation
- Injection treatment
- Coagulation procedures
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Stapled hemorrhoid procedures
- Surgeon-recommended minimally invasive treatment
The appropriate treatment depends on the grade and type of piles, the severity of symptoms and the patient’s overall medical condition. No single treatment is suitable for every patient.
When Do Piles Require Urgent Medical Treatment?
Seek urgent medical treatment when rectal bleeding is heavy or accompanied by:
- Severe anal or abdominal pain
- Continuous bleeding
- Fever
- Dizziness or fainting
- Unusual weakness
- Black or very dark stool
- Vomiting
- Severe swelling
- Diarrhoea with bleeding
Heavy bleeding should not be ignored or treated only with home remedies. Emergency assessment may be required to identify the cause and prevent complications.
Piles Treatment Through Raah-e-Shifa
Raah-e-Shifa connects patients with experienced surgeons for the diagnosis and treatment of piles, anal fissures, anal fistulas and other anorectal conditions.
Patients can receive guidance regarding their symptoms, suitable treatment options and whether medicine, a minimally invasive procedure or surgery may be required.
There is no need to feel embarrassed about seeking help for bawaseer. Early consultation can reduce discomfort, prevent complications and help rule out other possible causes of rectal bleeding.
FAQs
Questions You May Have
Find quick answers about doctor appointments, specialist availability, consultation guidance, and how Raah-e-Shifa supports you.
Yes. Bawaseer is the commonly used Urdu term for piles or hemorrhoids.
Khooni bawaseer generally refers to piles that cause bleeding during or after passing stool.
No. Mild piles may improve with dietary changes, medicines and improved bowel habits. Severe or persistent cases may require a procedure or surgery.
No. Blood in stool can have several causes. A qualified doctor should assess recurring or heavy rectal bleeding.
Piles are usually diagnosed and treated by a general surgeon or a surgeon experienced in anorectal and colorectal conditions.
Yes, symptoms may return, especially when constipation, excessive straining and unhealthy toilet habits continue.
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