Preparing for laser piles treatment can feel overwhelming, but knowing what to expect can make the process easier.

This minimally invasive procedure offers a quick solution to hemorrhoids, but proper preparation is key to ensuring a smooth experience and effective recovery.

In this blog, Mykare Health will provide a step-by-step guide to help you get ready for your treatment.

Let’s dive in and make sure you’re fully prepared for your journey to relief!

Types of Piles

Piles can be classified into different types based on their location and severity

• Internal Piles: These are felt within the rectum and most of them do not cause any discomfort. But they may lead to hemorrhage while defecating.

• External Piles: These are found subcutaneous especially around the anus. Pain is usually experienced by patients who use such devices; they may lead to itching, swelling and may be uncomfortable.

• Mixed Piles: The internal piles are those located inside the body whereas the external piles are found outside the anal canal. It may lead to several problems such as bleeding, pain and itchiness.

Symptoms

Most of the time, the signs of piles are not severe and disappear in a few days or weeks. An individual with piles may experience the following

• sharp nodules that may be excruciating and which are situated in and around the anus

• pruritus ani which means itching and pain around the anal area

• pain or other discomfort that a person feels during and after defecation.

• bloody stools

Piles can turn into a worse state than it is presently. These include

• vaginal bleeding, which may progress to severe and chronic prolapsing hemorrhoids and in some extreme cases its menace anemia.

• infection

• fecal incontinence

• anal fistula

• strangulated hemorrhoid which is the condition whereby the hemorrhoid is twisted and for this reason, the blood flow in the region is confined.

• However, the majority of the people who have piles may lack symptoms of the disease in their body.

What Is Laser Treatment for Piles?

Laser haemorrhoidectomy also known as haemorrhoid laser treatment is a relatively new surgical approach that aims at least at pain and complications of hemorrhoids.

The expenses inclusive of this treatment depends on factors such as; geographical region, the ranking of the facility and the type of disease. However, what has been found out is that a number of patients end up benefiting from the treatments and research in equal measure with the expenses incurred.

This is one of the most effective techniques that involves using a laser device whose characteristic is that it emits strong light that can effectively act on the problematic tissue.

Depending on whether the high intensity light is used to vaporize or coagulate the haemorrhoidal tissue, the procedure shrinks the size of the hemorrhoids and offers lots of relief to the patients.

Step-by-step guide to preparing for Laser Piles Treatment

Step 1: Consultation and examination, before the initiation of the treatment process (1-2 weeks earlier).

• at least, consult a proctologist or a doctor and book an appointment.

• Compiled case history, the complaint and the management plan

• Medical Check-up and investigations as required

Step 2: Bowel Preparation Day = 2 – 3 Days Prior to Treatment

• Stay on a clear liquid diet referring to consumptions of water, broth and the likes only.

• Avoid high fiber food, spicy dishes and any foods that are solid in nature.

• Use laxatives or enemas if it is prescribed by your doctor

Step 3: Medication and Supplements – Note that there are some drugs, vitamins, and food supplements that may cause interaction with the laser treatment thus, they should cease 2-3 days before the treatment.

• Discontinue use of blood thinning drugs (depending on your doctor’s advice)

• Do not use aspirin, ibuprofen or any other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

• Use antibiotics – only if prescribed

Step 4: Personal Preparation – This is a day to the treatment or procedure and this involves the following;

• This may involve avoiding any type of food intake or taking beverages after certain hours in the night, especially this close to dawn.

• If at all, they should not wear any rings of bangles, or any kinds of metallic things.

• Wear comfortable clothing

Step 5: Arrival and Preparation.

• The client should be at the clinic at least an hour before the time the treatment is supposed to start.

• In case there is some paperwork to be filled after the discussion between the participants, then it has to be done.

• Undress into any hospital gown if at any given instance you were dressed.

Step 6: It involves anesthesia and positioning and this takes place on the day of the treatment.

• Consult your physician regarding the choice of anesthesia that is available like local, sedation and so on.

• Enter the necessary position either lithotomy or in a prone position.

Step 7: During the treatment the patient and the family should take the following steps

• Pain management in accordance with the doctor’s orders

• Lie down and do not perform any rigorous exercises

• Follow dietary instructions

• Attend follow-up appointments

Always heed your doctor’s advice and recommendations which will guide you on how to be prepared for laser piles treatment.