Haemorrhoids or piles are very common and can definitely be aggravated this time of year. The combination of stodgy, carbohydrate based food and less exercise can lead to harder stools which are more difficult to pass. The down side of straining, even if you think you aren’t straining, is that haemorrhoids can swell up and cause anal pain, bleeding and lumps around the anus.

It is important however, not to put your anal pain down to haemorrhoids. There are other more serious diagnoses that would benefit from an earlier diagnosis to enable effective treatment.

At The McCarthy Clinic you will be seen by a specialist colorectal surgeon who will fully examine you and suggest the most appropriate treatment for your symptoms. It’s important not to put your symptoms of anal pain down to your haemorrhoids playing up and get your symptoms checked out quickly.