Recovering from laser piles treatment is usually quicker and easier than traditional surgery, but many people still wonder how long the healing process takes.

While individual recovery times can vary, most patients experience significant improvement within a few days.

In this blog, Mykare Health will explore the typical recovery timeline, what to expect during healing, and tips for a smooth recovery.

Let’s help you understand the path to feeling better after your procedure!

Understanding Piles (Hemorrhoids)

Approximately 10 million people are affected with piles annually. There are many reasons for this but people tend to get sensitive to getting piles making people wait for consultations under later stages.

People suffer silently for years before actually getting a diagnosis because of fear and lack of proper knowledge.

What are Piles?

• Enlarged and bulging blood vessels in and around the anus

• Also known as hemorrhoids

• Affect the lower rectal area, both inside and outside the anus

Types of Piles

1. Internal Hemorrhoids: Inside the anus

2. External Hemorrhoids:In the lower rectum

Classification by Severity

First Degree:

• Bleeding,

• No prolapse

Second Degree:

• Prolapse,
• Reduces spontaneously

Third Degree:

• Prolapse,

• Requires manual reduction

Fourth Degree:

• Permanent prolapse

Causes and Risk Factors

• Stress

• Insomnia

• Constipation

• Sedentary lifestyle

• Fast food diet

• Urban lifestyle factors

Laser Piles Treatment

Laser piles treatment is a minimally invasive surgery procedure that uses lasers to shrink the piles in the rectum.

It is an outpatient procedure in which the laser beam shrinks the blood vessels and seals them.

Patients can return to their normal activities two to three weeks after their surgery. The pain can be mild and more of a discomfort rather than excruciating one due to the minimal scarring laser options.

Recovery Process

• Immediate Post-Treatment Recovery

Hospital stay is not generally required for a laser piles treatment. There is little blood loss and the procedure can take as little as 30 minutes to 2-3 hours.

Pain and discomfort can be felt as the anesthesia wears off. It takes about six to twelve hours before the anesthesia wears off.

Pain from laser surgery is usually much less than the conventional surgery and can be mild.

Pain medications will be prescribed by your doctor when getting discharged.

• First Few Days of Recovery

Rest is very essential the first few days of the surgery.

Sitting in warm water without salt or soap called a “sitz bath” can be used for faster healing.

You can purchase sitz bath basins that can be placed on your toilet seat and can be very soothing and comforting.

Although the surgery may not be painful, passing stools on the first few days can be difficult. Constipation and straining the area Doctors may prescribe you some laxatives,if not you can ask your physician for them. Eating fiber rich food and enough water can also help.

Light exercises and walking can be restarted after 2 or 3 days of your surgery.

• One to Two Weeks Post Healing

By this time the wound has been fully healed and you can return to your normal life.

If you still notice fever, pain, redness around anal region or fluid like substances, it might be due to an infection, which is rare.

Keeping good hygiene can help prevent infection post surgery.After bowel movement make sure to wash the area gently with water, preferably warm water during the healing period.

No harsh soaps are necessary. Pat the area clean and dry. If you have symptoms of infection, a doctor may suggest some ointments for better recovery.

Apart from that, no other special wound care is required.

• Long-term Recovery

By the end or 2-4 weeks the wound will be fully healed. You can understand your wound is fully healed when all the symptoms like swelling, pain and bleeding stops.

You can schedule your follow up visit with your doctor 3 weeks post your surgery.

You also need to take advice to prevent further recurrences.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Preventive Tips to Avoid Recurrence

1. Straining can lead to piles recurring. You need to avoid sitting for long in toilets. Instead you should use the bathroom when you feel the urge.

2. Eat fiber rich food (fresh fruit, whole grains and vegetables) and drink enough fluids. This can help with smooth bowel movement and prevent constipation.

3. Stay physically active

4. Limit alcohol and caffeine

5. Avoid long periods of sitting

6. Stress management

Unlike traditional ways of piles treatment, laser treatment helps in faster recovery, better healing and lesser pain.

Monitoring your symptoms and getting diagnosed at the proper time can help you avoid and improve piles.

Always follow your doctor's advice for better and proper recovery.