Question: In what way can piles be treated? I suffer terribly from this embarrassing condition.
Initial treatment involves creams or suppositories that soothe and shrink the piles. There are many types of creams available, some from chemists and others on prescription.
If these are not successful, the next step may be a simple incision of a thrombosed pile, injecting a glue like liquid into the pile or clamping a rubber band around the pile under local anaesthetic.
If these measures lead to recurrences, a formal operation to remove the segment of the anus involved may be required. These operations are uncomfortable, but not as painful as gossip and the imagination would have us believe. The most important treatment is prevention—do not get constipated!

Question: I have a haemorrhoid that came and was uncomfortable, then after a few days it went away. Is this normal? I thouqht that once they were present, they were there for ever.
Haemorrhoids are swollen veins around the anus that usually start after an episode of passing hard motions when constipated, straining or heavy lifting. Once formed, there will always be a weakness at that point unless the pile is surgically removed. Most piles settle slowly with no treatment, others settle with the help of various creams, ointments and other medications, and some need to be drained or injected, but only a very small number actually need full surgery.
Be grateful that your hemorrhoid has settled quickly and simply, but don’t be surprised if it recurs at the same point next time you become constipated.