Piles or haemorrhoids are a collection of inflamed tissue in and around the anus (the opening through which stools are passed).
They can be internal (they develop inside the anal canal) or external (they develop outside the edge of the anus). Piles can result in itching, irritation, pain and in some cases bleeding in the anal region.
Dr Parameshwar C M, a senior proctologist, talks about the causes and symptoms of piles in the following video:
1. What are piles?
2. How do piles develop?
3. What are the symptoms of piles?
4. What are the major causes of constipation and how can it be managed?
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