stuartd1 Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 I have stage 3 haemorrhoids, those similarly afflicted will understand. Does anyone have any feedback on treatment in Chiang Mai? I have read that the Rafaelo technique is effective. Does anyone have any experience of this or alternatives? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mike Lister Posted November 6, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 6, 2023 No I don't but I do have a related experience which may or may not help. Twenty years ago in Phuket I experienced a bleeding haemorrhoid so I went to the Bangkok Hospital. After a quick inspection I was told I needed surgery and that it could be done in about one hours time. I was duly x-rayed, tested and put on the trolley, wheeled into the OR and placed face down on the table. I was given a spinal which numbed me from the waste down plus I was given some fabulous drugs that took away every care in the world. At some point early on in the proceedings the lower half of the table was folded down which left me laying in an L shape with my naked bum facing the wall. The operation didn't take long and pretty soon I was rolled over onto my back and the trolley wheeled towards the door. I looked around to inspect my surrounding and realised at that point that the back wall of the very large operating theatre was lined with about 20 student nurses that had been brought in to observe a real live operation, and by default my bum! What I can tell you is that the operation was painless and very easy, albeit embarrassing at one point, recovery was three days. 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartd1 Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 Thanks for the input, Mike. Hopefully I will avoid this! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby1947 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Only answer is surgery, best £2000 I ever spent in the UK. Had the operation done many years ago, never had the slightest problem since. Whether I'd trust the Cowboys in Thailand is a different story. Recovery not pleasant especially first few bowl movements, but get it done because the alternative I know is miserable. good luck 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PJ71 Posted November 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 53 minutes ago, Toby1947 said: Whether I'd trust the Cowboys in Thailand What cowboys are is this you speak of. I've had a couple of operations done here over the years and the medical treatment i received was outstanding. The private hospitals are excellent, albiet expensive if uninsured. 1 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amexpat Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 WOW! 3 out of 8 replies actually tried to be helpful, not cute. That's exceptional for Aseannow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lister Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Toby1947 said: Only answer is surgery, best £2000 I ever spent in the UK. Had the operation done many years ago, never had the slightest problem since. Whether I'd trust the Cowboys in Thailand is a different story. Recovery not pleasant especially first few bowl movements, but get it done because the alternative I know is miserable. good luck The standard of medical care I've received in Thailand has always been first class. I've had one minor operation, a couple of procedures and one heart op., all were first class. There are some top rated doctors here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shannoblic Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Stuartd1 - PM me. I may have some useful information for you but would rather do it privately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grain Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 I suffered with hard stools and bleeding haemorrhoids for much of my life, had bright red blood on the toilet paper and was forever inserting suppositories in my rectum, and trying various treatments. Then about 30 years ago I totally ceased eating all meat and went on a vegetarian diet. And hey presto. All that rectum trouble totally stopped, now bleeding haemorrhoids is a distant memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwill Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 I had hemorrhoid surgery about 15 years ago. Mine were stapled. It was one of the most painful things I have ever been through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Moved to the Health forum, and inappropriate/unhelpful replies removed. @stuartd1 Stage 3 hemorrhoids usually require surgery, whether done with excision, laser or radioablation (Raefolo) it is fairly straightfoward and often just a day procedure. Some hospitals have the Raefolo technicque (which is still considered a surgery). I know Bangkok Hospital in Bangkok does it, possible the Bkk Hosp Chiang Mai does but not sure. It will likely cost more than conventional surgery . You need to see a colo-rectal surgeon. Suggest Assoc. Prof. Suwan Sanmee who can be seen at either Bangkok Hospital CM or at Sripat. https://www.bangkokhospital-chiangmai.com/en/doctor/dr-suwan-sanmee-m-d/ https://sriphat.med.cmu.ac.th/en/doctor/detail/390 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arithai12 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 3 hours ago, Toby1947 said: Only answer is surgery, best £2000 I ever spent in the UK. Had the operation done many years ago, never had the slightest problem since. Whether I'd trust the Cowboys in Thailand is a different story. Recovery not pleasant especially first few bowl movements, but get it done because the alternative I know is miserable. good luck Cowboys? Obviously you don't have a clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrySeaman Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 I can't comment on stage three but for those with less severe symptoms try using a PHYSILLIUM product. In the USA Meta Mucil is a common one but generic ones are also available for a lower price. Here in Thailand most pharmacies have a generic version available. The Health Benefits of Psyllium Husk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexxter Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, Mike Lister said: I looked around to inspect my surrounding and realised at that point that the back wall of the very large operating theatre was lined with about 20 student nurses that had been brought in to observe a real live operation, and by default my bum! I don't mind ladies looking at my bum as long as I can look at theirs in return. Edited November 7, 2023 by Dexxter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Muhendis Posted November 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2023 4 hours ago, PJ71 said: What cowboys are is this you speak of. I've had a couple of operations done here over the years and the medical treatment i received was outstanding. The private hospitals are excellent, albiet expensive if uninsured. What cowboys indeed. All the surgical procedures I have had the misfortune to need have been performed by experts trained in either the UK or in the US. In my opinion, this country is second to none in the field of medicine. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropposurfer Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 4 hours ago, PJ71 said: What cowboys are is this you speak of. I've had a couple of operations done here over the years and the medical treatment i received was outstanding. The private hospitals are excellent, albiet expensive if uninsured. Ditto ... Thai surgeons, - the best ones in the best Private hospitals (or Chula University Hospital) are second to none globally. "Cowboys" indeed! 🥴 ... don't know what he's talking about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muhendis Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 1 minute ago, Tropposurfer said: don't know what he's talking about! And neither does he..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidneyw Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 12 hours ago, Mike Lister said: I looked around to inspect my surrounding and realised at that point that the back wall of the very large operating theatre was lined with about 20 student nurses that had been brought in to observe a real live operation, and by default my bum! Hope you smiled Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickudon Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 Not stage 3, but 40 years ago had haemorrhoid problem, sore, itchy and regular blood loss. I cured it by going on high fibre - mainly wholemeal bread. Took about 5 years. Have occasional relapses if i get constipated, maybe a couple of times a year, but clears up within a few days. I also avoid chilies. 98% of the time no issues at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStar Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 On 11/7/2023 at 7:05 PM, kidneyw said: Hope you smiled Mike. Winked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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