Haemorrhoids

Haemorrhoids are normal vascular structures in the anal canal, arising from an area of arterio-venous channels and connective tissue.

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Haemorrhoidal disease occurs when these structures become swollen, leading to symptoms. This can be due to deterioration of the connective tissue that anchors the haemorrhoids in place, increased tone of the anal sphincter, distension of the arterio-venous channels, or dilatation of the veins draining these structures. Risk factors for these processes developing include advancing age, pregnancy, prolonged sitting, straining, constipation, pelvic tumours and patients on blood thinning mediations.

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Common symptoms of haemorrhoidal disease include bleeding, anal itch, prolapse, and pain due to thrombosis of the haemorrhoids.

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If you are affected by this, Mr Mishreki will assess you and discuss with you the most appropriate management strategies for your condition, covering medical, office based, and surgical procedures.