Piles in Lagos?
Very Common, Often Embarrassing — and Very Treatable.
Piles (haemorrhoids) cause bleeding after passing stool, itching, pain, and a sensation of something protruding from the back passage. They are extremely common in Lagos — worsened by low-fibre diets and chronic straining. At Mascot Healthcare, Akoka, we assess and manage confidentially. See prices.
Bright red blood after toilet
The most common haemorrhoid symptom — blood on toilet paper or in the toilet bowl after passing stool. Usually bright red (fresh blood from the lower rectum/anus).
Assessment — blood in stool always needs checkingAnal pain or discomfort
Pain during or after defecation, particularly with thrombosed (clotted) external haemorrhoids — which cause a very painful, hard lump at the anus.
Assessment + pain managementProlapse (tissue coming out)
Grade 3 and 4 haemorrhoids prolapse outside the anus — sometimes reducing spontaneously, sometimes needing manual replacement, sometimes irreducible.
Assessment — surgical referral for grade 3/4Anal itching
Mucus leaking from internal haemorrhoids causes perianal moisture and itching — often mistaken for skin conditions.
Dietary + topical treatmentTreatment approach
Grade 1–2 haemorrhoids: Dietary modification (high fibre, high fluids — 2 litres water per day, plenty of vegetables), avoidance of straining, topical preparations (hydrocortisone + local anaesthetic cream), and stool softeners. Most resolve or improve significantly.
Grade 3–4 haemorrhoids and thrombosed external haemorrhoids: Require referral for surgical or procedural management — rubber band ligation, sclerotherapy, or haemorrhoidectomy. Our doctors provide assessment and referral documentation.
Our Approach at Mascot Healthcare
Every patient who walks into Mascot Healthcare, Akoka receives a proper clinical assessment — not a guess and a prescription. We use evidence-based guidelines, up-to-date knowledge of Lagos-specific disease patterns, and appropriate investigations to ensure correct diagnosis and targeted treatment.
- Full clinical history and examination
- Appropriate investigations — blood tests, urine tests, swabs, or scans as indicated
- Evidence-based treatment prescribed same visit
- Follow-up plan and red flag advice
- Specialist referral with written summary when needed
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