×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Read Offline Anywhere
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Understanding and preventing haemorrhoids

Understanding and preventing haemorrhoids (Photo: iStock)

According to Dr Abdullahi Ibrahim, haemorrhoids are one of the leading gastrointestinal diagnoses in our outpatient hospitals.

"Also known as piles, these are swollen veins in the anus. They are common and affect about 4.4 per cent of people globally, with a higher rate of around 10 per cent in Kenya," explains the general and laparoscopic surgeon.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
Sports
Mariam Njoki: This is why I switched allegiance to Qatar
Sports
Kiptoo enjoys home advantage to emerge top in Captain's Prize
Sports
Magero wins at Nyanza Ladies Medal tourney
Sports
Pro Swim and USIU-A Dolphins dominate NCSA gala