Sclerotherapy, laser surgery, rubber band ligation, cryotherapy and hemorrhoidectomy are some of the methods that can be employed to remove hemorrhoids, especially in cases where there is heavy bleeding caused by the condition or when there is extreme pain and discomfort on the part of the patient. Such procedures are taken with general or local anesthesia while in the hospital in order to keep the [...]

Hemorrhoids – also known as piles – are those varicose veins within or just outside the anus. This condition could be caused by many things, including, but not limited to genetics, pregnancy, or work-related stress. What happens is that pressure is gathered in the veins around the anus area and can sometimes even reach the outside part of the anus. This really causes a lot of discomfort and pain. Treating [...]