Laser Treatment for Piles

Swollen or inflamed lumps of tissue in the anal area are called piles. They are also known as haemorrhoids. From causing irritation and itchiness in the anal region to becoming infected and bleeding profusely, piles may need serious medical attention. Laser treatment is an effective way to treat piles.

What is piles laser treatment?

This is a non-invasive procedure that helps manage haemorrhoids by the use of lasers. This treatment does not require the cutting of any tissues; the affected area is managed by focusing high-intensity lasers designed for the purpose. It is accurate and quick, and the recuperation time is minimal. A high-intensity light is used that dissects the haemorrhoids quickly and efficiently.

Who Can Get Laser Treatment Piles?

It is a good practice to get a check-up done for piles if you have the following symptoms:

• Chronic diarrhoea
• Chronic constipation
• Straining when passing stool

If you get a diagnosis of haemorrhoids, do not worry; laser treatment is a good method to get relief. You can consult with a gastroenterologist for the treatment.

Why are piles laser treatment done?

A laser is used to burn out the lumps of tissues that are haemorrhoids and are causing problems to the patient. It is a high-energy beam of light that is intensely focused on the affected areas. So, it can be used to remove the problematic tissue easily and non-invasively. Tissues do not need to be cut during the procedure. Apart from piles, other problems such as anal fissures, fistula-in-Ano, etc., can also be treated.

What are the benefits of piles laser treatment?

There are several benefits of piles laser treatment. One major advantage is that it is non-invasive; it does not use any methods that require the insertion of any instrument into the body that might cause the patient discomfort. Moreover, the piles laser treatment is accurate, so there is no loss of any extraneous material. No tissues need to be cut during the procedure, and thus the recuperation time is minimal since tissues do not need to heal after the procedure. People can go about their daily life almost immediately after undergoing the procedure.

Following are some more reasons in favor of piles laser treatment:

• There is minimal blood loss. The blood vessels coagulate by the laser and do not need to be coagulated manually.
• There is very little pain or discomfort caused to the patient since there is virtually no damage to the tissues and no incisions are involved. In surgical procedures, passing stool after the procedure can be painful and difficult.
• It is an outpatient procedure. There is almost no post-procedure monitoring required, and the patient can go home almost as soon as the procedure is finished. So there is no requirement for admitting the patient to the hospital.
• Since there is no cutting involved, there are no open wounds that need to be stitched up after the procedure. This is a great advantage, as there is no need to be worried about catching infections. And there is no need to keep visiting the hospital to get the dressing changed every few days.
• The recovery is quick and hassle-free after a piles laser treatment. Most surgeries require general anaesthesia and a lot of care after the procedure. However, with piles laser treatment, since there is no need for any elaborate incisions or general anaesthesia, most patients recover quickly and can resume their lives immediately.
• There are very rare chances of post-treatment infections and complications. In conventional surgery, there are often open wounds susceptible to infections and complications that need to be stitched up to aid proper healing. This is not the case with laser treatment.
• With the piles laser treatment, there are fewer chances of the condition recurring.
• Since the procedure is quick and highly effective, there are fewer follow-up visits. Moreover, since the recovery is almost immediate, there is less need to monitor post-treatment recovery.

Risks involved in the pile's laser treatment

Since the treatment uses lasers, the technological aspect may be said to increase the price of the treatment. However, the benefits of getting the treatment make it worthwhile. Another drawback is that each laser fiber can only be used for a particular number of procedures, so it is imperative to make sure that there are enough fibers available before starting the procedure.

If you have any doubts, you can search for the nearest Apollo Hospital for consultation.

Request an appointment at Apollo Spectra Hospitals, Call 18605002244 to book an appointment