1. Piles or hemorrhoids is a condition in which veins in the rectum and anus become swollen and inflamed, causing bleeding and discomfort.
Piles or hemorrhoids is a condition in which veins in the rectum and anus become swollen and inflamed causing bleeding and discomfort.
2. What are causes of piles?
Piles occurs due to an increased pressure in the lower rectum area due to:
• Lifting heavy weights regularly
• Sitting for long periods on the toilet
• Eating a low-fiber diet
• Pregnancy
• Straining during bowel movements
• Having anal intercourse
• Obesity
• Having chronic constipation or diarrhea
3. What are the early signs of Piles?
Early signs of piles are:
• Itching in the anus
• A feeling of going to the toilet even after emptying the bowel
• Bright red blood discharge after defecating
• Pain or lumps around your anus
• A slimy mucus on your toilet paper or underwear after wiping your anus
4. Is piles always painful?
In the case of internal hemorrhoids, it is generally painless even when they bleed. However, external hemorrhoids form around the anus, where it is pain-sensitive. Therefore, they can cause severe or sudden pain.
5. Is piles curable?
Doctors recommend surgeries for people who haven’t achieved relief from other non-surgical treatments and over-the-counter topical medications. The chances of piles returning (1 in 20 cases)is lower than other methods. Therefore, most people achieve complete relief after undergoing haemorrhoidectomy (a surgery to remove the hemorrides).