Piles (Hemorrhoids): Symptoms and Treatment Options in Thane Meta description: Piles symptoms, when to see a doctor and treatment options including laser, stapler and open surgery. Dr. Ankur Bhanushali, Thane West. Call 8691033033. URL slug: piles-treatment-thane-west Piles (Hemorrhoids) Treatment in Thane West: Symptoms and Options Piles are swollen blood vessels in and around the anus. They are common and are often linked to constipation, straining, long sitting hours and low fibre intake. Common symptoms: • Bleeding while passing stool • A lump or swelling near the anus • Itching, irritation or discomfort • Pain, or a feeling that the bowel has not emptied fully When to see a doctor: do not assume all bleeding is piles. Bleeding can also come from other conditions, so get it examined, especially if it keeps coming back, you are over 40 or your bowel habits have changed. Treatment options: early piles often improve with fibre, water, regular bowel habits and medicines. When a procedure is needed, Dr. Bhanushali offers laser, stapler and open surgery. The option is chosen after examination, based on the size of the piles and your symptoms. Consult Dr. Ankur Bhanushali, M.S., D. Lap. (Surg), laparoscopic surgeon with 22+ years of experience at Aayush Multispecialty Hospital, Panch Pakhdi, Thane West. Open 24 hours. Book a consultation today. Related conditions Fissure, fistula and pilonidal sinus can have similar symptoms. Dr. Bhanushali also treats these, and an examination tells them apart. Related reading: Laser, Stapler or Open Surgery for Piles. Dr. Ankur Bhanushali, M.S., D. Lap. (Surg) Aayush Multispecialty Hospital, 1st Floor, Marigold Apartment, Almeda Road, Panch Pakhdi, Thane West 400602 Open 24 hours. Call or WhatsApp 8691033033. This page is general information and does not replace a consultation. Treatment depends on your examination and reports.