Piles?I had piles for all most 3 months now?

Question

but in the last 3 days it was more pain full because I had to stand for long hours.I made appointment in the hospital in 1 month time,Is it true piles can lead to cancer could you help me.

Answer 1

No relation between piles and cancer has been found. Piles do not increase the risk of cancer, but what is important to understand is that symptoms of piles and rectal cancer are the same — bleeding off and on. So, the symptoms of piles can mask the presence of underlying rectal cancer. Piles should always be treated even if it is causing no symptoms other than occasional bleeding. Piles may be caused by more than one factor. Piles can be either internal or external, and patients may have both types. Unfortunately, piles tend to get worse over time, and disease should be treated as soon as it occurs. A simple look inside is done by a procedure called proctoscopy where a 3 inch long hollow instrument with a diameter of about 1 inch is introduced in the r****m and with the help of a torch, the inside is looked at by the doctor. The procedure is painless but uncomfortable and lasts about 1 minute and is done in the OPD. A more detailed look can be done by a procedure called sigmoidoscopy that is done under sedation or anesthesia and a look upto 25 cm can be done to rule out any sinister disease that may be associated.

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