piles doctor typically refers to a colorectal surgeon, general surgeon, or proctologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating piles (also known a

A piles doctor typically refers to a colorectal surgeon, general surgeon, or proctologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating piles (also known as hemorrhoids.

A piles doctor typically refers to a colorectal surgeon, general surgeon, or proctologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating piles (also known as hemorrhoids).

💡 What Are Piles?

Piles are swollen blood vessels in the rectum or anus, similar to varicose veins. They can be internal or external and may cause:

• Pain or discomfort

• Itching or irritation

• Bleeding during bowel movements

• Lumps near the anus

🧑‍⚕️ Which Doctor to See for Piles:

1. General Surgeon – Most common specialist for surgical treatment.

2. Colorectal Surgeon – More specialized for complex anorectal issues.

3. Gastroenterologist – Diagnoses digestive issues, may refer to a surgeon.

4. Proctologist – Focuses only on rectal and anal conditions (less common title today; often considered part of colorectal surgery).

🩺 Treatments for Piles:

Depending on severity:

Non-surgical:

• Lifestyle changes (diet, hydration)

• Topical creams and suppositories

• Sitz baths (warm water soak)

• Medications to ease symptoms

Minimally Invasive:

• Rubber band ligation

• Sclerotherapy (injection)

• Infrared coagulation

Surgical (for severe or chronic cases):

• Hemorrhoidectomy – surgical removal

• Stapled hemorrhoidopexy – lifts and staples hemorrhoids

When to See a Doctor:

• Persistent pain or bleeding

• Lumps that don’t go away

• No relief from home remedies

• Recurrent or worsening symptoms