Piles or Hemorrhoids  

Discover Everything You Should Know About it.

Introduction

Every year, nearly 10 million people in India suffer from piles. This disease is rapidly spreading because of food habits, insomnia, constipation, and a growing e sedentary lifestyle of urbanites.

Piles or hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anus or lower rectum. 

People may have one or more piles.

There are two types of piles: 

• Internal—Internal piles are located inside the anus. ). Internal ones are typically single but can sometimes become multiple if they don’t heal properly or you keep getting them over time.
• External—external ones are found outside. External piles can be single or multiple, depending on how many there are and where they’re located on your body (for example, right above your anus. Most people have some pile problem at least once in their lives–it’s so common that many don’t even realize they have it!

SYMPTOMS AND CAUSES

Symptoms of Piles

Symptoms vary based on the type and occurrence of piles. However, some of the common symptoms are:

• A lump that gets bigger when you sit down or strain during a bowel movement.
• Bleeding after passing stool or bleeding from the anus (rectal bleeding)
• Discomfort around the anus area or anal pain
• Itchy skin around your anus
• Painful bowel movements

 Causes

The blood vessels around the lower rectum or anus become severely strained. It is when piles occur. Various harmless habits can result in piles. These can be an unhealthy diet or sitting for a long time. Conditions that further increase the risk of pile formation can be:

• Straining during bowel movements
• Constipation
• Heavy weightlifting
• Pregnancy
• Obesity
• Anal intercourse
• Sitting in the lavatory for a long time

Hemorrhoids are more likely as you age because the tissues supporting the veins in your rectum and anus can weaken and stretch.

Stages of Piles Formation