Haemorrhoids

[stuartd1]

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?

[Mike Lister]

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.

[stuartd1]

Thanks for the input, Mike. Hopefully I will avoid this!

[Toby1947]

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 

[PJ71]

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.

 

 

[amexpat]

WOW!  3 out of 8 replies actually tried to be helpful, not cute.  That's exceptional for Aseannow. 

[Mike Lister]

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.

[Shannoblic]

Stuartd1 - PM me.  I may have some useful information for you but would rather do it privately.

[grain]

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.

[rwill]

I had hemorrhoid surgery about 15 years ago.  Mine were stapled.  It was one of the most painful things I have ever been through.  

[Sheryl]

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

 

 

[arithai12]

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.

[HarrySeaman]

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

[Dexxter]

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

[Muhendis]

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.

[Tropposurfer]

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!

[Muhendis]

1 minute ago, Tropposurfer said:

don't know what he's talking about!

And neither does he.....

[kidneyw]

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.

[rickudon]

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.

[BigStar]

On 11/7/2023 at 7:05 PM, kidneyw said:

Hope you smiled Mike.

 

Winked.