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Common questions people ask regarding Hemorrhoids

What are the symptoms of hemorrhoids?
  • Per rectal bleeding (usually bright red)

  • Itchiness

  • Prolapse
    • Why am I suddenly having acute pain and not able to push back?
    This is usually due to thrombosis (blot clot) inside the hemorrhoids. You need to consult your physician.
    What are the conservative management that I can do to reduce the progression and symptoms?
  • Eat balanced diet with high fiber (fruits and vegetables)

  • Drink a lot of water

  • Don’t sit too long in the toilet (remember rule of “5”)

  • Avoid sedentary lifestyle
    • Can a hemorrhoids become cancer?
    NO
    When do I need operation or intervention?
    Hemorrhoids affect quality of life and can cause serious symptoms. When this happens: you need intervention
    What are the risk of hemorrhoids operation?
  • Bleeding – usually minor. Occurs for few days after operation and can also occur in the first few weeks after operation

  • Infection

  • Risk of incontinence – small risk if done by trained surgeons

  • Pain

  • Recurrence – depending type of operation done and patients bowel habit after operation
    • Can I go to toilet like normal after operation?
    YES