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Haemorrhoids in Murcia: questions answered by Dr. Cutillas

Haemorrhoid treatment in Murcia with English-speaking specialist Dr. José Cutillas Abellán

In short

  • What they are: swollen blood vessels in the anal canal and rectum, also known as piles (hemorrhoids in American English).
  • Treatment: most cases are treated without surgery, in the consulting room. Surgery is reserved for grades III and IV.
  • Who: Dr. José Cutillas Abellán, digestive surgeon and specialist in coloproctology, who sees patients in English, Spanish and French.
  • Where: Ananda Centro Médico Estético, Av. Nuestra Señora de Atocha 17, bajo, 30007 Murcia, Spain.
  • Appointments: message us on WhatsApp in English on +34 658 65 25 47.

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What are haemorrhoids and why do they appear?

At Ananda Centro Médico Estético in Murcia city, haemorrhoids are treated on an individual basis by Dr. Cutillas Abellán, a specialist in coloproctology. Haemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels in the anal canal and rectum. They can be internal or external and appear because of chronic constipation, straining, pregnancy, a sedentary lifestyle or a low-fibre diet. They are very common: more than half of the population will have them at some point.

What are the symptoms of haemorrhoids?

The most common symptoms are bleeding when passing stools (bright red blood on the paper or in the toilet), anal itching or soreness, pain, the feeling of a lump and, in advanced cases, tissue prolapsing to the outside. Rectal bleeding should always be checked by a specialist to rule out other causes.

When is haemorrhoid surgery necessary?

Not all haemorrhoids need surgery. Grades I and II are treated with diet and lifestyle measures and outpatient techniques such as rubber band ligation. Surgery is reserved for grades III and IV or when conservative treatments have not worked. Dr. Cutillas assesses each case individually.

Does haemorrhoid treatment hurt?

Today’s techniques are much gentler than they used to be. Outpatient techniques are practically painless. Surgery is carried out under anaesthetic and the recovery period is well managed with suitable pain relief. Most patients recover in 1 to 2 weeks.

Can I prevent haemorrhoids?

Yes: eat more fibre, drink enough water, avoid sitting on the toilet for a long time, exercise regularly and do not put off going when you need to. If constipation is a regular problem, talk to your doctor.

How do I book an appointment with Dr. Cutillas in Murcia?

Dr. José Cutillas Abellán is a specialist in digestive surgery and coloproctology in Murcia. He carries out a full, unhurried assessment and explains all the options available. He sees patients in English, Spanish and French. For a private consultation, message us on WhatsApp in English on +34 658 65 25 47 (please write rather than call), or visit us at Ananda Centro Médico Estético, Av. Nuestra Señora de Atocha 17, bajo, 30007 Murcia, Spain.

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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.

Write to us on WhatsApp in English: +34 658 65 25 47, and we will arrange your consultation with Dr. Cutillas.

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