Commonly Asked Questions for PROCTOLOGY
(Fissure in Ano, Fistula in Ano, Haemorrhoids (Piles)

1. What is proctology?

 

    “Proctology” means dealing with the lowest most region of the digestive tract . This usually includes the anus, rectum and sigmoid.

 

     

 

 

        Diseases of these regions commonly are :

•      Haemorrhoids commonly known as piles,

•      Fissure in ano or simply anal fissure

•      Fistula in ano or simply anal fistula

•      Perianal Abscess

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   2. What is the difference between piles (heamorrhoids) vs anal      

   fissure vs fistula?   

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   Is the treatment for piles/ heamorrhoids vs anal fissure vs fistula         the same?

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   3. Is the treatment for these problems surgical or are medicines       

   enough?

   

      Haemorrhoids and Fissures usually occur due to constipation. In initial stages, surgery may not be required in all cases. Certain   

      medicines can be tried in mild or early cases before deciding if the patient requires surgery.

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      Sometimes, patients may have complications from piles like strangulated piles, excessive bleeding etc which may require emergency  

      hospital treatment. 

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   4. Is LASER best for all haemorrhoids / anal fissures and fistula?

 

      Laser surgery has its benefits if chosen wisely. Laser has benefits like lesser or no cut required during surgery, less pain after surgery 

      follow-up after surgery. Laser procedures are more expensive at the same time. as compared to conventional treatment modalities.

 

      As far as it is concerned, the best modality that suits a patient can vary. For example, If the fistula or piles are complicated then                    these cases may require a combination of laser and other modalities.

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      At Jain Multispeciality Hospital, we provide expertise 

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