Specialist Clinic for Piles (Haemorrhoids)
Using safe and evidence-based techniques, our colorectal surgeons are able to offer a wide range of piles (haemorrhoids) treatment for our patients from lifestyle modifications and medications, to non-surgical therapies and effective surgical treatment as a last resort.
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What are Piles?
The anus is surrounded by many blood vessels that form vascular cushions. Any excessive strain placed upon them (usually chronic constipation) can result in these blood vessels becoming inflamed and swollen, which is what piles (haemorrhoids) are.
Do I Have Piles?
- Pain: Pain is experienced in and around the anus
- Bleeding: You may notice blood on the toilet paper when you wipe, or in your stool
- Discomfort: You may feel a lumpy feeling in and around your anus
However, should you experience sudden and intense pain and swelling, it is a sign that you have piles that might have become strangulated or thrombosed — a medical emergency that requires immediate attention.
Why Did I Get Piles?
Suffer from chronic constipation, which increases the strain exerted on the blood vessels in the anal region?
Bring your handphone into the bathroom, causing you to sit for excessive periods of time on the toilet longer than necessary?
Regularly lift heavy weights, which places strain on the extremities of the body?
Eat more spicy food than your body can handle, causing frequent bowel movements?
Any of these will increase your risk of developing piles (haemorrhoids)!
Our Surgeons
Dr Dennis Koh
Medical Director & Senior Consultant Surgeon
B Med Sci (Nottingham), MBBS (Nottingham),
MMed (Surgery), FRCS (Edinburgh), FAMS
Dr Dennis Koh is an MOH-accredited and experienced colorectal surgeon who specialises in piles treatment and is currently the Medical Director at Colorectal Practice.
Dr Koh strives to provide a customized treatment plan for each patient, which allows for better outcomes. He also honed his skills in proctology abroad in Geneva, bringing a more diverse touch to his practice.
Dr Sharon Koh Zhiling
Senior Consultant Surgeon
MBBS (Singapore), MMed (Surgery),
FRCS (Edinburgh), FAMS
Dr Sharon Koh is an experienced colorectal surgeon and the former Director of Endoscopy at Alexandra Health.
Dr Koh completed her fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in the US after being awarded the Academic Medicine Development Award by the National University Hospital.
Dr Pauleon Tan Enjiu
Senior Consultant Surgeon
MBBS (Singapore), MMed (Surgery),
FRCS (Edinburgh), FACS
Dr Pauleon Tan has served in public hospitals for over 15 years and is experienced in minimally invasive surgery and endoscopy.
Dr Tan undertook advanced colorectal surgical training at Japan’s Saitama International Medical Center after being awarded the Ministry of Health – Health Manpower Development Plan (HMDP) Award.
When Should I See a Doctor for Piles?
Sometimes, home remedies such as such as reducing strain during bowel movements (e.g. staying hydrated, using stool softeners) may be sufficient to relieve symptoms.
Aftercare and Prevention for Piles (Haemorrhoids)
After your treatment, personalised aftercare strategies and regular follow-ups will be arranged to ensure you are healing well; and tips on piles prevention will also be given so that you can minimise your risk of recurrence.