When should you go to hospital straight away?

Heavy or nonstop rectal bleeding, large blood clots, dizziness or fainting; Unexplained black sticky stool. Emergency number: 999.

Where can I find general surgeons?

Most general surgeons are listed in Dhaka (603), Cumilla (98), Rangpur (96), Chattogram (92), Tangail (65). Pick your district for chamber addresses.

Piles, anal pain

For piles, anal pain, see general surgeons first.

Piles are swollen blood vessels around the anus. Pain, bleeding or a lump can also come from a tear, an infection or another condition, so do not assume it is piles.

Also searched as: পাইলস, অর্শ, arsho, piles er somossa, paykhanar rastay betha

Go to hospital now

Heavy or nonstop rectal bleeding, large blood clots, dizziness or fainting
Unexplained black sticky stool

Call 999

Who to see: General Surgeons

A general or colorectal surgeon examines and treats piles, fissures and fistulas.

See a doctor today

Anal pain with fever, swelling or pus
Unexplained small amounts of rectal bleeding, especially with weight loss or a persistent bowel-habit change

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Common questions

Which doctor should I see for piles, anal pain (arsho)?: See general surgeons first. A general or colorectal surgeon examines and treats piles, fissures and fistulas.
When should you go to hospital straight away?: Heavy or nonstop rectal bleeding, large blood clots, dizziness or fainting; Unexplained black sticky stool. Emergency number: 999.
Where can I find general surgeons?: Most general surgeons are listed in Dhaka (603), Cumilla (98), Rangpur (96), Chattogram (92), Tangail (65). Pick your district for chamber addresses. Dhaka Cumilla Rangpur Chattogram Tangail