Haemorrhoid treatments often starts with increasing fibre in the diet to avoid constipation, drinking more water though the day to avoid dehydration or hard stools, avoiding straining excessively on the toilet and limiting toilet time. Dr Urquhart can also discuss different topical ointments to help with non surgical treatment of haemorrhoids. Sometimes surgery is required, but it is worth noting that surgery can offer great results. Modern techniques in haemorrhoid surgery aim at treating the underlying condition in a more comfortable way than they have been historically.

Injection of haemorrhoids: This is utilised for earlier/less severe haemorrhoids and involves either injecting oily phenol or almond oil into the haemorrhoids.

Banding of haemorrhoids: This is utilised from slightly larger haemorrhoids and involves placing small bands internally above the haemorrhoids to help shrink the haemorrhoids and limit blood flow to the haemorrhoids to help prevent bleeding.

Haemorrhoid Artery Ligation: For larger haemorrhoids, under general anaesthetic, Dr Urquhart utilises an ultrasound or other device to find the haemorrhoid vessel causing the issue and he subsequently places a dissolving stitch internally to prevent bleeding. During this procedure Dr Urquhart can also repair some of the prolapse associated with some larger haemorrhoids.