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Around half the UK population will develop piles at some point in their life. In this exclusive guide, Dr Jessen explains the causes of haemorrhoids and dispels some myths along the way. He also discusses treatment options – from over-the-counter creams to surgery – and advises on the best way to prevent piles occurring in the first place.

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i have been to the doctors as i have had the symptoms of piles but with out the mucus, i have very bad discomfort when goin to the toilet and afterwards and the doctor gave me cream but it didn't do anything so i was given a different 1 which stil doesn't seem to be doing any thing as it is still the same pain. this has been goin on since begin of september and it is starting to afect me emotionaly. i have tried lactolose perscribed from my doctor and that stil causes pain will it ever get better? im 20 years of age and worried please help…...

I have a lump but it's not red or anything, is that piles?

i got piles and a haemotoma after giving birth, Anusol cream was excelent but u may need some one to aply it as its quite tricky.

after i was pregnant i got piles it became very sore

thanks now the video has made me less worried about piles!!!

THANKYOU

thanks now the video has made me less worried about piles!!!

THANKYOU

i had piles and i rub deep heat on to it and it slowly went!

i find this clip very useful so i thank everyone

i find your program intresting to watchi want to thank you all for helping me understand the truth about ourselfs xxx

i had piles used cream to clear them but now its really sore really itchy and in the shower it stings like mad. it feels like loads of little paper cuts around my anus.




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