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In short
- What it is: treatment of haemorrhoids (piles) without surgery by sclerotherapy (injection treatment), carried out in the consulting room.
- Who performs it: Dr. José Cutillas Abellán, digestive surgeon and specialist in coloproctology.
- Where: Ananda Centro Médico Estético, Av. Nuestra Señora de Atocha 17, bajo, 30007 Murcia, Spain.
- Who it is for: early-grade internal haemorrhoids, especially when they bleed or cause discomfort.
- What it is like: no operating theatre, no general anaesthetic, and you go home the same day.
- And if surgery is needed? In more advanced grades, Dr. Cutillas assesses whether surgery (haemorrhoidectomy) is necessary and advises you in the same consultation.
- Price: consultation and assessment with Dr. Cutillas, 85 €. The treatment is quoted after the assessment.
- Languages: English, Spanish and French.
What are haemorrhoids and why do they appear?
Haemorrhoids, also known as piles (hemorrhoids in American English), are swollen blood vessels in the anal canal and rectum. They can be internal (inside the anal canal) or external (visible around the anus), and they are one of the most common health problems: more than half of the population will have them at some point in their lives.
The most common causes are chronic constipation and straining, pregnancy and childbirth, a sedentary lifestyle, a low-fibre diet and hereditary factors. The most frequent symptoms are bleeding when passing stools, itching, soreness, the feeling of a lump and, in more advanced cases, pain or prolapse.
Haemorrhoid treatment without surgery
At Ananda Centro Médico Estético in Murcia city, Dr. Cutillas first considers the least invasive options. Most patients can be treated with outpatient techniques, with no hospital stay and a very quick recovery:
- Rubber band ligation: for internal haemorrhoids of grades I to III. A small band is placed at the base of the haemorrhoid, cutting off its blood supply so that it shrinks naturally within a few days.
- Sclerotherapy: a sclerosing substance is injected directly into the haemorrhoid, making it shrink gradually. Especially useful for small haemorrhoids with recurrent bleeding; it needs no anaesthetic and is painless.
- Laser treatment: latest-generation laser energy to reduce haemorrhoids in a controlled and practically painless way, with a very good recovery.
- Surgery (haemorrhoidectomy) is reserved for the most advanced grades or when conservative treatments have not worked.
Haemorrhoid sclerotherapy in Murcia
Haemorrhoid sclerotherapy, also called injection treatment for piles, is a treatment without surgery for internal haemorrhoids. It is performed by Dr. José Cutillas Abellán in his private consultation at Ananda Centro Médico Estético in Murcia city, with no operating theatre and no general anaesthetic.
What does it involve?
Dr. Cutillas injects a small amount of a sclerosing substance into the base of the haemorrhoid. Over the following days, the haemorrhoid shrinks and stops bleeding and causing discomfort.
Who is it for?
- Early-grade internal haemorrhoids.
- Especially when the main problem is bleeding.
- People who prefer to avoid surgery or who are not good candidates for it.
It is not suitable for external or thrombosed haemorrhoids. Dr. Cutillas assesses in consultation whether it is the best option for your case.
Does it hurt? What can I do afterwards?
It is applied in an area with very little sensation, so most patients feel only slight pressure or discomfort, with no need for anaesthetic. The session takes a few minutes and afterwards you can carry on with your normal life the same day, following the advice Dr. Cutillas gives you.
How many sessions do I need?
It depends on each case: sometimes a single session is enough and sometimes one or two more are needed. Dr. Cutillas assesses this in consultation.
Your doctor: Dr. José Cutillas Abellán
Medical Director of Ananda Centro Médico Estético and specialist in General and Digestive Surgery, with extensive experience in conditions such as haemorrhoids, anal fissure and other digestive problems. He has been interviewed and featured in the magazine Salud de Murcia as a leading name in the treatment of haemorrhoids without surgery in the Region of Murcia.
- Specialist in coloproctology, with personal care and a private consultation
- In Murcia city, with no need to travel to other cities
- Sees patients in English, Spanish and French
- Individual assessment before proposing any treatment
Frequently asked questions about haemorrhoids
Is there an English-speaking doctor for haemorrhoids in Murcia?
Yes. Dr. José Cutillas Abellán, digestive surgeon and specialist in coloproctology, sees patients in English, Spanish and French at Ananda Centro Médico Estético in Murcia city.
Does haemorrhoid treatment hurt?
Today’s techniques are much gentler than they used to be. Outpatient techniques (banding, sclerotherapy, laser) are practically painless. Surgery is carried out under anaesthetic and the recovery period is managed with suitable pain relief.
How many sessions are needed?
It depends on the technique and the grade of the haemorrhoid: some patients improve with a single session of banding or sclerotherapy, while others need a later check-up. Dr. Cutillas decides this at the first assessment.
How long does recovery take?
With outpatient techniques, most patients are back to their routine within a few days. In cases that do need surgery, recovery usually takes 1 to 2 weeks.
When is haemorrhoid surgery necessary?
Not all haemorrhoids need surgery. Grades I and II are usually treated with diet and lifestyle measures and outpatient techniques. Surgery is reserved for grades III and IV or when conservative treatments have not worked.
How much does haemorrhoid treatment cost?
The consultation and assessment with Dr. Cutillas costs 85 €. The treatment is decided after examining you in consultation, as it depends on the grade and type of haemorrhoids, so the price is confirmed at that first visit.
Where is it done in Murcia?
At Ananda Centro Médico Estético, Av. Nuestra Señora de Atocha 17, bajo, 30007 Murcia, Spain, with Dr. José Cutillas Abellán.
What is haemorrhoid sclerotherapy?
It is a treatment without surgery for internal haemorrhoids: a small amount of sclerosing substance is injected into the base of the haemorrhoid, which shrinks over the following days. It is done in the consulting room, with no operating theatre or general anaesthetic.
Is sclerotherapy the same as banding?
No. Both are techniques without surgery, but banding places a small rubber band on the haemorrhoid and sclerotherapy uses an injection. Dr. Cutillas tells you which one is right for your case.
Haemorrhoid treatment in Murcia for patients from Alicante, Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa
Many of Dr. Cutillas’s English-speaking patients live in Murcia city, the golf resorts near the airport (Corvera, Altaona, Sucina), the Mar Menor (Los Alcázares, San Javier, La Manga), Cartagena, Camposol and Mazarrón, and the Costa Blanca: Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa and Alicante.
Ananda Centro Médico Estético is in Murcia city, about 25 minutes by car from Región de Murcia International Airport (Corvera), around 45 minutes from Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa, and about an hour from Alicante. If you are coming over from the UK for a few days, it is easy to fit your appointment into your stay.
Other conditions treated by Dr. Cutillas
- Digestive surgery in Murcia: all conditions and Dr. Cutillas’s private consultation
- Questions and answers about Dr. Cutillas
- Anal fissure: treatment with neuromodulators
- Anal fistula: diagnosis and treatment
- Hernias: inguinal, umbilical and incisional
Do you have discomfort, itching or bleeding?
Do not wait for the problem to get worse. Ask for your assessment with Dr. Cutillas at Ananda Centro Médico Estético in Murcia city. The consultation costs 85 € and is the first step to finding out which treatment is best for you.
