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Monday, 25 March 2019
Hemorrhoids : Piles Symptoms, causes, and treatments
March 25, 2019
Piles - Symptoms, causes, and treatments
Piles is another medically term for haemorrhoids. It is a condition wherein the veins inside or outside the anus or lower rectum gets inflamed or swollen. when the haemorrhoids guarding the anal passage become too big due to inflammation, so that the vein walls become stretched, thin, and irritated by passing bowel movements, that is when piles develops.
Many people have piles, but the symptoms are not always obvious. They become a problem when haemorrhoids start to become itchy, cause pain, or bleed. Fortunately there are a number of simple strategies to prevent haemorrhoids from interfering with your daily life.
This article will explore piles, their causes, how to diagnose and treatments.
Piles classified into two categories:
Internal Piles - are located far within the rectum, and can’t be seen or felt. The only symptom is usually bleeding.
External Piles - are located around the anus right under the skin, where there are many pain-sensing nerves. They, therefore, hurt as well as bleed.
Piles Symptoms
In most cases, the symptoms of piles are not serious. They normally resolve on their own after a few days.
· A hard, possibly painful lump may be felt around the anus. It may contain coagulated blood.
· After passing a stool, a person with piles may experience the feeling that the bowels are still full.
· Bright red blood is visible after a bowel movement.
· The area around the anus is itchy, red, and sore.
· Pain occurs during the passing of a stool.
· Piles can escalate into a more severe condition. This can include:
· Excessive anal bleeding, also possibly leading to anemia.
Haemorrhoids Causes
Piles are caused by increased pressure in the lower rectum. The blood vessels around the anus and in the rectum will stretch under pressure and may swell or bulge, forming piles. This may be due to:
· Chronic constipation
· Chronic diarrhoea
· Lifting heavy weights
· Pregnancy
Piles Treatments
In the majority of cases, piles resolve on their own without the need for any treatment. However, some treatments can help significantly reduce the discomfort and itching that many people experience with piles.
Piles Surgical Options
Around 1 in 10 people with piles will end up needing surgery.
Banding: The doctor places an elastic band around the base of the pile, cutting off its blood supply. After a few days, the hemorrhoid falls off. This is effective for treating all haemorrhoids of less than grade IV status.
Infrared coagulation: Also referred to as infrared light coagulation, a device is used to burn the hemorrhoid tissue. This technique is used to treat grade I and II hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoidectomy: The excess tissue that is causing the bleeding is surgically removed. This can be done in various ways and may involve a combination of a local anesthetic and sedation, a spinal anesthetic, or a general anesthetic.
Home Remedies for Piles
Here are some natural home remedies for seeking relief from piles:
· Drinking radish juice twice a day is a common remedy for piles. Start off with 1/4 th cup and gradually increase it to half a cup, twice a day.
· To reduce the pain felt due to piles, drink buttermilk to which rock salt, ginger and peppercorns has been added. Have this twice a day.
· Mix one teaspoon of ginger and lime juice along with mint leaves and honey. Have this two to three times a day.
· To reduce pain due to piles, mix one ripe mashed banana in a cup of milk. Have this mixture three to four times a day.
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