Piles best treatment provided at Radical Homeopathy
What are piles?
Piles can be of various sizes and may be internal (inside the anus) or external ones (outside the anus). Typically, internal piles occur from 2 to 4 cm above the opening of the anus. External piles (perianal hematoma) occur on the outside edge of the anus. The internal ones are much more common.
According to the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), symptomatic hemorrhoids affect at least half the American population at some time in their lives before the age of 50.
In the majority of cases, piles are effectively treated with over-the-counter medications, a good fluid intake, and by following a diet high in fiber.
What are the signs and symptoms of piles?
In most cases piles are not serious and go away on their own after a few days.
An individual with piles may experience the following symptoms:
A hard lump may be felt around the anus. It consists of coagulated blood, called a thrombosed external hemorrhoid. This can be painful
After going to the toilet, a feeling that the bowels are still full.
Bright red blood after a bowel movement.
Itchiness around the anus.
Mucus discharge when emptying the bowels.
Pain while defecating.
The area around the anus may be red and sore.
Internal hemorrhoids are classified into four grades:
Grade 1 - there are small inflammations, usually inside the lining of the anus. They are not visible
Grade 2 - larger than grade 1 hemorrhoids, but also inside the anus. When passing a stool, they may get pushed out, but return unaided
Grade 3 - often called 'prolapsed hemorrhoids; these appear outside the anus. The patient may feel them hanging out. They can be pushed back in if the patient presses with their finger
Grade 4 - these cannot be pushed back in and need to be treated by a doctor. They are large and stay outside the anus all the time.
External hemorrhoids are called perianal hematoma. These are small lumps that are located on the outside edge of the anus. They are very itchy and can be painful if a blood clot forms inside (thrombosed external hemorrhoid).
Why do piles occur?
The blood vessels around the anus and in the rectum will stretch under pressure and may swell or bulge. Inflamed veins (hemorrhoids) can develop when pressure increases in the lower rectum. This may be due to:
- Chronic constipation
- Chronic diarrhea
- Lifting heavy weights
- Pregnancy
- Straining when passing a stool
The tendency to develop hemorrhoids may also be inherited. The risk of developing piles grows with age.