Dubai, UAE - Hemorrhoids are dilated veins in the anus, a condition found commonly in both men and women. Studies show that about half of all people above the age of 50 will have hemorrhoids. Minor cases of hemorrhoids may clear up without treatment, while large external hemorrhoids can cause pain, bleeding, and discomfort and will require you to visit a proctologist for proper treatment.

In the past, apart from medication and home remedies, larger hemorrhoids required surgical interventions like Hemorrhoidectomy or lifting of the hemorrhoids by Hemorrhoid stapling. However, hemorrhoidectomy is associated with severe postoperative pain and possibility of muscle injury. Stapled hemorrhoidopexy may potentially lead to severe complications. Thanks to the advancement in the field of proctology, doctors are now recommending laser treatment for hemorrhoids as a painless, less invasive technique that guarantees excellent results.

Dr. Antonio Privitera, a world-renowned proctology surgeon and speaker who is currently practicing in NMC Royal Hospital, Dubai explains - “Since hemorrhoids are a common problem that represents almost 50% of all daily proctology cases, we need to rely on a painless technique that solves the issue without the need for long recovery periods. This is where laser treatment methods come in. Depending on the stage/type of hemorrhoids, a laser-based treatment is recommended to patients even right after the initial consultation.”

As most of the laser-based methods are extremely safe and effective, proctologists across the globe have started to abandon conventional surgeries and adopt laser treatments. So far, studies have shown that most of the patients could go back to daily activity 2 days after the laser procedure. Postoperative discomfort is minimal with a high success rate without risk of major complications.

“Laser hemorrhoids treatment is a tried-and-tested procedure that can cure even advanced hemorrhoids (grade III and IV). The procedure can be done under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthetic. Laser hemorrhoid treatment provides painless and permanent results with minimal downtime.” - says Dr. Antonio.

With the availability of laser-based treatments for hemorrhoids in the country, many people are breathing a sigh of relief. To book a consultation with Dr. Antonio Privitera to discuss your hemorrhoid treatment options, call +971 55 318 8469 today.