Abstract

REVIEW OF HAEMORRHOIDS, INCLUDING QUALITY OF LIFE (QOL) AND ASSOCIATED CONTEMPORARY TREATMENTS

Yash Srivastav*, Akhandnath Prajapati and Madhaw Kumar

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Abstract

In adults, haemorrhoids or piles are a frequently issued condition. In their lifetime, more than half of men and women 50 years of age and older may experience haemorrhoid symptoms. Although haemorrhoids in children are uncommon, recent findings have indicated that they can occur in both young children and the elderly. Haemorrhoids are intraanally situated enlargements of the anal cushions that often contribute to anal continence. when haemorrhoids create symptoms, the condition is referred to as hemorrhoidal illness. The common symptoms of haemorrhoids include bleeding, itching, soiling, and pain. When hemorrhoidal tissue prolapses, digital replacement is required. Most people with bothersome haemorrhoids respond well to conservative therapy or outpatient procedures like rubber band ligation. In the event that non-surgical methods are unsuccessful, surgery may be a possibility. A person's quality of life (QOL) is a significant, non-specific aspect of their subjective perception of wellbeing. Along with the patients' overall health, it also takes into account their physical, mental, and social well-being. This review study discusses the pathophysiology, causes, risk factors, combination treatments, and quality of life issues associated with haemorrhoids.

Keywords: Haemorrhoids, Histology, Causes, Risk factors, Pathophysiology, Treatments, Quality of life (QOL).