If you suffer from haemorrhoids or piles (and we do mean suffer in the highest degree known to humankind), misery loves company because one in three people in Singapore understands your predicament. Painful haemorrhoids are one of the most common issues here, especially in those above 30. According to HealthXchange, about half the people over the age of 50 exhibit symptoms.
Interestingly, everyone is born with haemorrhoids. “They are natural anal cushions that help to fully close the anus to prevent leakage while you’re at rest,” said Professor Emile John Tan, the head and senior consultant of Singapore General Hospital’s Department of Colorectal Surgery.
