Surgeon (NHS) refusing to carry out further treatment on hemorrhoids - advice please!
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Hi guys!
I'm a 25 y.o male and have been suffering with stage 2-3 hemorrhoids for two years following a long term stomach infection. For many months local GP's telling me nothing was wrong and to leave it alone. It was only after kicking up a huge fuss did they finally refer me to a surgeon who confirmed I had 3 malteaser sized hems in my rectum. They were treated by banding twice in the course of 4 months to no avail, and eventually I was offered HALO in April this year.
The HALO helped stop bleeding and reduced swelling/pain, but not enough that it no longer affects my life. And the itching - OH MY GOD THE ITCHING!! Also since the procedure I have been experiencing pinching of the nerves which cause sharp stabbing pains. About 90% of the symptoms are coming from the larger of the 3 hems on one side.
I had a follow up with the surgeon last month to discuss surgical removal as the constant itching and pain are still unbearable, but he has refused ANY further treatment on the grounds that it's too soon after my last op and also that it may cause further nerve damage.
While I trust that he is giving me his best advice, I cannot comtinue to live like this and was thinking about booking further treament privately. I'm afraid to have a hemorrhoidectomy especially after what he's said, but I was considering going back to less invasive treatments such as banding or sclerotherapy now that the hemorrhoids are smaller.
I would be very grateful for any advice or personal experience you guys could pass on to me as I don't know what to do, I just know I can't "learn to live with it" as the doctors keep telling me.
Cheers!
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patientpod jed61610
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I had banding done in April once, and it was still bad and went back 2 months later because of the pain, to which I was told to leave it, I remember after 7 months I was better, so it is best to give it time.
If concerned you can always get a private consultation for around £200 to discuss options and a second opinion, that's what I'd do.
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It maybe possible to get sclerotherapy privately, I did, it didn't cost too much and I recall it did help for me, but it sounds like your are in a worse situation at the moment, and they may not do anything considering you've just had HALO.
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However, since you're still in pain I agree with jed61610 about getting a second opinion. I have the name of a surgeon in London who's supposed to be very good (a friend used him).
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rob42298 jed61610
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