Leading colorectal surgeon sheds light on anal conditions

Total Health | February 7th, 2012

Information regarding the treatment of anal fissures, anal fistulas and haemorrhoidsSwollen blood vessels around the anus, also known as piles. does not often get a good airing despite the agony and embarrassment that can be caused by these common conditions.

Colorectal conditions can have a highly debilitating affect on well-being, cause huge concern and can be dangerous. For information on these important and common issues, the Royal Marsden Hospital colorectal expert, Mr Anthony Antoniou, provides an excellent service in the first instance by answering patients' questions such as the following in plain English:

For a full list of questions and answers please click here.
 

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Common benign perianal conditions

By Mr Anthony Antoniou, Consultant Laparoscopic and Colorectal SurgeonContact
The Royal Marsden Hospital, The Harley Street Clinic

The medical conditions that occur in or just around the anusThe external opening of the back passage, the rectum. (perianalAround the anus.) can often cause pain and frequently lead to worrying symptoms including bleeding. However, three of the most common conditions are quite benignNot dangerous, usually applied to a tumour that is not malignant. and can be treated easily. These are anal fissures, anal fistulae and haemorrhoidsSwollen blood vessels around the anus, also known as piles. (piles).

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Why haemorrhoids need treating

Total Health | May 10th, 2012

Haemorrhoids, often known as piles, are enlarged veins around the anal region and these can seriously endanger a patient's health for a number of different reasons. Haemorrhoids can be a source of infectionInvasion by organisms that may be harmful, for example bacteria or parasites. and sometimes the bloodA fluid that transports oxygen and other substances through the body, made up of blood cells suspended in a liquid. in the enlarged vein may form a clotBlood that has coagulated, that is, has moved from a liquid to a solid state. resulting in a thrombosed haemorrhoidSwollen blood vessel in the lining of the anus, also known as piles. which is extremely painful. Although severe bleeding from haemorrhoidsSwollen blood vessels around the anus, also known as piles. is unusual, anaemiaA reduced level of haemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood. Anaemia causes tiredness, breathlessness and abnormally pale skin. may result if the bleeding is prolonged.

How to cure haemorrhoids

Total Health | February 24th, 2012

Treatments for haemorrhoidsSwollen blood vessels around the anus, also known as piles. vary depending on the individual patient; where the haemorrhoids are positioned and what symptoms they are causing will determine the type of treatments offered. Treatments range from outpatient procedures such as rubber banding or injection sclerotherapy to more complex surgical procedures.

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