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Is it haemorrhoids or something else?

Haemorrhoids are very common and thus, if you have symptoms, you might assume that it is haemorrhoids at first. In some cases, however, haemorrhoid symptoms indicate a different condition. Here, Mr David McArthur, renowned consultant colorectal, general and laparoscopic surgeon, provides an expert insight into haemorrhoids and the conditions that are mistaken for haemorrhoids.

Preparing for a colonoscopy

A colonoscopy looks for changes inside your bowels and is a diagnostic procedure that can find what's causing symptoms in the area. There’s a certain amount of preparation required from patients. So, what's involved? Mr David McArthur, a leading general and colorectal surgeon in Birmingham, provides a detailed answer in this informative article.

Haemorrhoids: what are my surgical options?

If you've tried treating your haemorrhoids at home with cream, laxatives and eating high fibre foods but nothing is happening, it might be time to consider surgery. Here, one of our expert colorectal surgeons Mr David McArthur has kindly explained all of the surgical options that are available to treat haemorrhoids.

Haemorrhoids: top lifestyle changes and home remedies

Although haemorrhoids (piles) can be painful and unpleasant, there are many effective ways of treating and preventing them. Usually, they get better on their own but there are occasions where patients need hospital treatment. We spoke with the founder of the Birmingham Haemorrhoid Clinic and general and colorectal surgeon Mr David McArthur. He shared with us some lifestyle changes and home remedies that can reduce symptoms.

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