Demography of Haemorrhoids in Jamhuriat Hospital, Kabul

Hemorrhoids, common benign anorectal conditions, are associated with various factors, such as low fiber intake, constipation, and pregnancy. Treatment typically involves procedures such as banding and surgery. This retrospective investigation aimed to assess the frequency and demography of hemorrhoids in Kabul, Afghanistan. This study was conducted at Jamhuriat Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan. Two hundred and fifty-two patients who were diagnosed with hemorrhoids were included. All pertinent demographic data were collected from the medical records and analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics 25. Males composed 83.7% of the patients, and 32.9% were aged 30-40 years. A lower socioeconomic status was common (61.1%). Bleeding, prolapse, and pain were frequent symptoms. Surgical management was common for third- and fourth-degree hemorrhoids (51.6%). This study found a high prevalence of hemorrhoids among males (83.7%) and low-income individuals (61.1%), highlighting the need for further research into risk factors for delayed presentation.