My sister is dealing with severe piles and we're really confused about the best treatment. Some doctors recommend laser surgery while others advise against it and suggest regular surgery instead. Which option would be safer long-term without causing future problems?

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I'm dealing with piles for about a month now and I'm kind of worried. I'm wondering, do smoking and drinking make the pain worse when I go to the bathroom, or do they have any bad effects on my piles? Also, I'm currently using Anovate cream. Is that a good choice? I haven't seen a doctor about this yet.

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