Dr. Antonio Privitera

Preventing hemorrhoid recurrence with healthy lifestyle wheel showing exercise diet hydration and limited straining

Preventing Hemorrhoid Recurrence: Keeping Them Gone for Good

You’ve had hemorrhoid treatment — banding, laser, THD, or surgery. For a full explanation of why hemorrhoids recur and how they are treated, see our hemorrhoid treatment in Abu Dhabi. You’re recovered. Symptoms are gone. Now you’re wondering: Will they come back? What do I need to do to keep them from returning? I’m Professor […]

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Flowchart showing long-term management strategies for chronic anal fistula including seton placement, medical therapy, and surgical options

Chronic Anal Fistula: Long-Term Management

Most simple anal fistulas are cured with one operation. But some fistulas – particularly complex ones, Crohn’s-related ones, or those that have failed multiple surgical attempts – require long-term management strategies rather than a single curative procedure. For full treatment approach, see anal fistula treatment in Dubai. This is not failure. It is an honest

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Medical illustration comparing anal fissure as a surface tear and anal fistula as a tunnel connecting anal canal to skin

Anal Fissure vs Fistula: Key Differences Explained

Anal fissure and anal fistula sound similar and both affect the perianal area, but they are completely different conditions. However, they have different causes, different examinations, and completely different treatments. For a complete overview of anal fissure diagnosis and treatment, see anal fissure treatment in Dubai. Confusing them, or treating one when you have the

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Doppler-guided THD hemorrhoid artery ligation procedure showing minimal pain fast recovery in abu dhabi

THD Procedure in Abu Dhabi: Complete Guide to Transanal Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization

THD vs Other Treatments: When to Choose What THD vs Rubber Band Ligation: Feature Banding THD Best for Grade I-II Grade II-III Setting Office Operating room Anesthesia None Spinal/general Sessions Often 2-3 One Recovery 1-2 days 5-10 days Success (Grade II) Similar Similar Success (Grade III) Lower Higher Cost Lower Higher When to choose banding:

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Exercise and hemorrhoids guide showing how regular activity prevents constipation and reduces hemorrhoid risk

Exercise and Hemorrhoids in Abu Dhabi: Safe Workouts

You’re committed to fitness, but you’ve developed hemorrhoids — or For a complete treatment guide, our hemorrhoid treatment in Abu Dhabi covers all options from conservative care to surgery. you’re worried exercise might cause them. You’re wondering: Can I still go to the gym? Will heavy lifting make hemorrhoids worse? What exercises are safe? I’m

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