Spotlight: Haemorrhoids

Haemorrhoids (also known as piles) are swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus. Treatment and prevention will often involve OTC products, home remedies and lifestyle changes, but serious cases will require referral to a doctor. Owner of three Auckland pharmacies Hee Seung Lee chats to reporter Jonathan Chilton-Towle about the advice and products pharmacy staff can give to help patients with haemorrhoids