Haemorrhoids Removal
Elective Surgery
Haemorrhoids (piles) are enlarged blood vessels around the anus (back passage). There are two types of haemorrhoids: internal and external.
Internal haemorrhoids are inside the back passage where the rectum joins the anus. They are covered by the mucous lining of the rectum. They are rarely painful. Internal haemorrhoids may be made worse by constipation and straining and sometimes come down the back passage, usually at the time of a bowel motion. This is called a prolapse. Sometimes these prolapsed haemorrhoids remain outside all the time. Prolapsed internal haemorrhoids may discharge mucous causing a wet sensation in the under clothes.
External haemorrhoids are on the outside of the back passage and are covered by skin. The loose skin can produce irritating tags. External haemorrhoids often cause itchiness and discomfort.
Both types of haemorrhoid can become painful if a clot forms in the blood vessels affected.