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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How does a sitz bath help with healing after fistula laser surgery especially for the external wound part

Sitz bath helps reduce pain and promotes healing by increasing blood flow to the external wound area after laser fistula surgery‚Äîdo it twice daily for 10‚Äì15 mins.

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I'm dealing with really bad hemorrhoids and might need surgery, can you suggest a good hospital in Bangalore's Whitefield area for this?

For potential hemorrhoid surgery in Whitefield, Bangalore, consider Aster Whitefield or Manipal Hospital. Both offer general surgery services and may have specialists in proctology or colorectal surgery, which are relevant to hemorrhoid treatment. Justdial also lists several hospitals and clinics specializing in piles treatment in Whitefield, like Vishwa Piles Hospital, which might offer surgical options

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Had piles surgery 7 months ago but now my anal area looks completely different from normal. Is this part of the healing process or should I be worried about complications?

It is natural,nothing to worry about it.

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