A haemorrhoidectomy (removal of the engorged vein around the anus) may 'cure' haemorrhoids, but it may also be the cause of even more painful problems. ...
Haemorrhoids (piles) are common - about half the population will have them at some point in life. They are like varicose veins, but of the tissue that lines the anal canal. If these veins become dilated and swollen, they can project into the anal...
* Follow your doctor’s instructions. Eat a light meal, such as soup or salad, the night before the procedure. Don’t eat or drink anything after midnight or in the morning before the procedure - this means no coffee, tea or water.