Haemorrhoids

Clinical Description

Piles (haemorrhoids) are lumps inside and around your bottom (anus). They often get better on their own after a few days.

Typical presentation of symptoms in the patient.

Bright red blood after you poo.

An itchy anus.

Feeling like you still need to poo after going to the toilet.

Slimy mucus in your underwear or on toilet paper after wiping your bottom.

Lumps around your anus.

Pain around your anus.

Reasons why the Closomat Vita Range of Wash and Dry Toilets can help

The Vita Range has a built-in wash and dry function providing complete hands-free toileting. The user remains seated after their bowel movement and activates the douche spray which cleans and then dries them (over a clean pan). Douche pressure can be adjusted to suit, where anal sensitivity is an issue.

For users that may spend a longer than average time on the toilet or suffer from postural sensitivity, the Vita Range can be equipped with a choice of soft feel seats, that are navy blue in colour.

The Vita Range is also fully compatible with Aerolet toilet lifts, hoist transfers and/or use with shower chairs.

Eric G, who also had hip and spine issues, suffered significantly from haemorrhoids until he began using a Closomat Wash and Dry Toilet.

The in-built douching and drying meant that Eric is cleansed without toilet tissue or his wife’s help, improving hygiene, independence and any abrasion.

I am a new man! I now qualify as a human being, totally in charge of my own bum! I am gratified beyond belief at the difference it has made, and my wife has a better quality of life too, as she doesn’t have to wipe me whenever I need the toilet, day or night. She can cope better with caring for me in the day as she now gets a full night’s sleep, instead of having to help me toilet in the night.

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