Browsing: haemorrhoids

Haemorrhoids, commonly known as piles, are blood vessels in the rectum or anus. When swollen, these uncomfortable lumps can be internal or external, leading to pain, itching, and bleeding.

Not being able to control your bowels can lead to embarrassing situations. It is also a common condition called faecal incontinence. In this article, we delve deep into faecal incontinence, its impact, and the urgent need to break the taboos associated with this condition with Dr Mark Wong Te Ching, Colorectal Surgeon at Mark Wong Surgery.

This article first appeared in gutCARE Blog. Haemorrhoids, also called piles, happen when blood vessels around the lower rectum and…