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  • 50 Years
  • 14/08/2025

I've been dealing with external piles for 34 years and never told anyone because I'm embarrassed. They swell up, hurt badly, and sometimes bleed. I get constipated easily, can't digest food properly, and there's itching and sharp pain around my anus. The hemorrhoids are about the size of a chana pulse I don't know what stage I'm at but I can't take it anymore. Can this be treated without surgery? I'm really scared of going under the knife.

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Advanced external piles with pain and bleeding may need surgery—laser options offer quicker recovery with less pain.

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist

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