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Patient guides on gallbladder disease, hernia, weight loss surgery, piles, fissure, fistula, varicose veins and recovery diets, written by Dr. Siddharth Sankar Das.
That’s right, sitting too much causes hemorrhoids ! You apply constant pressure to the veins in your rectum, which may become inflamed and flare up. Long desk hours, long drives , and low daily movement increase your…
The stages of hemorrhoids are four grades that explain how far enlarged veins in your lower rectum have extended and how they behave. You have a grade I inside the rectum with mild bleeding. Grade II can bulge with…
What foods cause hemorrhoids? You might see flares after low-fiber fares, such as white bread, pastries , and processed munchies, which can constipate stools and strain the rectal veins. Spicy foods can cause burning…
The first signs of hemorrhoids are rectal itching , mild pain or soreness, and bright red blood on toilet paper or in the bowl after a bowel movement. Small lumps near the anus , swelling, or a feeling of pressure are…
External haemorrhoids in females are swollen veins around the anus that cause pain, itching, and bleeding. You may feel a firm lump, see bright red blood on toilet paper, or note flare-ups after strain, long sits, or…
Surgical options for haemorrhoids consist of hemorrhoidectomy, stapled hemorrhoidopexy and rubber band ligation for serious or recurring situations. Selection is based on grade, symptoms like bleeding or prolapse, and…
Haemorrhoid treatment s range from home care and OTC meds to office procedures and surgery, depending on your symptoms and stage. We treat haemorrhoids with warm sitz baths , 25 to 30 grams of fibre per day, and…
How to avoid haemorrhoids involves reducing strain, easing pressure, and keeping stools soft. You can achieve this with 25 to 30 grams of fibre daily, 2 litres of water, and movement every day, such as brisk walks…
Yes, lots of mild cases retreat on their own within days to weeks, particularly with rest, more fibre, and improved toilet habits. You can relieve pain and itch with warm baths , ice packs , and OTC creams. Tiny…
The cause of haemorrhoids is pressure and strain on the veins in your lower rectum and anus. You face a higher risk with hard stools, long sitting on the toilet, low-fibre diets, heavy lifting, pregnancy, and ageing…
Laparoscopic appendicectomy is a minimally invasive surgery with faster recovery and less pain compared to open surgery. However, diet after an appendectomy plays a crucial role in healing, preventing digestive…
The dangerous size of a gallbladder stone is usually 5 to 10 millimetres since stones of this size are more likely to obstruct the cystic or common bile duct. You’re at greater danger if a stone becomes stuck at the…
These articles are for general information. For a diagnosis and a plan that fits you, see Dr. Siddharth Sankar Das at Aster Hospital, Dubai.
