I have first stage piles and struggle with hard bowel movements. My doctor recommended enlarging the anal canal without operating on the piles. I'm a bit confused is this procedure safe and effective for my condition? What should I expect if I go through with it?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Anal canal dilation can help early piles; it‚Äôs a safe, non-surgical outpatient option if properly done.

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my dad was advised to get fissure surgery but i'm not sure if it's really needed can fissures be treated with just medicines or is surgery the only option also what are the possible side effects after the surgery

Initially treated with the conservative therapy ,if patient is not responding fistulectomy is advised to the patient.

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I have this extra growth near my anus that keeps getting bigger and it's not painful but sometimes it gets really irritating. Is there any way to treat it without surgery?

laser is advised.

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I was recently diagnosed with moderate rectal prolapse after an MR scan, and my doctor said surgery isn't needed right now. What Ayurvedic treatments or medicines could help improve this condition? Are there specific remedies or lifestyle changes that might help manage or reverse it?

please approach a surgeon in apollo hospital

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