Haemorrhoid Surgery in Sharjah

What is haemorrhoid surgery?

Haemorrhoid surgery is a procedure to remove or treat swollen blood vessels in and around the back passage, known as piles. It is also the term used for treating related anal conditions such as fissures, which are small tears in the lining, and fistulas, which are abnormal tunnels near the anus. Many piles never need an operation at all, and several gentler office-based treatments come first. At Dar Al Kamal Hospital in Sharjah, surgery is reserved for the cases that have not settled with simpler measures, and the type is matched to what is found on examination.

Who needs it

You may benefit from an assessment if you have bleeding, itching, a lump, or discomfort around the back passage, or pain when passing a stool. These complaints are common, and the consultation is a routine one for the surgeon, though many people put it off for years out of embarrassment. Surgery is considered when piles keep bleeding, prolapse, or cause pain despite changes to diet and fluids, ointments, and office-based treatments. An anal fissure that will not heal or a fistula that keeps producing discharge may also need an operation. New rectal bleeding should always be looked at rather than assumed to be piles, because other conditions can cause it. At Dar Al Kamal Hospital in Sharjah, many people leave with advice and non-surgical treatment rather than a date for theatre.

What happens

Your visit begins with a careful history and a gentle examination of the back passage. The surgeon may use a proctoscope, a short instrument that allows a look just inside, to see the piles and rule out other causes. If an operation is agreed, it is usually done under a general anaesthetic or one that numbs the lower body, and the anaesthetist will discuss which suits you. For piles, Dar Al Kamal Hospital uses two techniques, chosen by their size and position. Ultrasonic haemorrhoid surgery removes the swollen tissue with an instrument that seals small blood vessels as it cuts. Laser haemorrhoid surgery uses laser energy to shrink the piles by closing their blood supply from within. A fissure may be treated to relax the muscle and let it heal, as described under anal fissure treatment, and a fistula is opened or managed so it can drain and close, as described under anal fistula repair. Your surgeon will explain which technique fits your case and why it was chosen.

Preparing for it

Your team will tell you whether to stop eating and drinking before the anaesthetic, and will review your medicines, especially blood thinners. Tell the surgeon about your other health conditions, allergies and past operations. You may be given something to empty the lower bowel beforehand. Because most of these procedures are day cases, arrange for someone to drive you home and, ideally, stay with you the first night. This is the time to ask about the alternatives, what recovery will feel like, and how the area will be cared for. At Dar Al Kamal Hospital in Sharjah, consent is a conversation, not just a form.

Afterwards

Some pain around the back passage is expected after this kind of surgery, and it is often felt most when passing a stool in the first days. A small amount of bleeding, especially with bowel movements, is common as the area heals. Keeping stools soft with fluids and fibre, warm baths, and the pain relief you are given all help. Your surgeon will give you a timeline for your case rather than a fixed date, because healing in this area differs from person to person. Contact the hospital or seek urgent care if you have heavy or continuous bleeding, are unable to pass urine, develop a fever, notice spreading redness or discharge, or have pain that your medication does not control. These signs need prompt review.

Risks and limitations

Every operation carries risk. Haemorrhoid and anal surgery can cause bleeding, infection, and reactions to the anaesthetic. Because the area is sensitive, discomfort afterwards is usual rather than a sign that something is wrong. There can be temporary difficulty passing urine, and, less often, changes in control of wind or stool, which is why the surgeon is careful with the muscle around the anus. New piles can still form after surgery, so symptoms can return over time, particularly without attention to diet, fluids and straining; the operation treats the piles or the fissure present now. At Dar Al Kamal Hospital in Sharjah, gentler measures are always weighed first for this reason.

Cost and insurance

Haemorrhoid and anal surgery usually needs pre-approval from your insurer, covering the procedure, the anaesthetic and any short stay. Starting the approval early is worth doing, as waiting for it is a common cause of delay. Some plans ask for evidence that simpler treatments were tried first, and items such as a private room may not be covered. The initial consultation, examination and any proctoscopy are covered by most UAE plans. Coverage varies between policies and can change, so confirm exactly what your plan includes with Dar Al Kamal Hospital in Sharjah on 06 599 7777 before scheduling.