PILES: CAUSES AND TREATMENTS

WHAT ARE PILES OR HEMORRHOIDS?

Piles or hemorrhoids are swelling that can occur inside and around the back passage(anus) and the anal canal. The anal canal is the last part of the large intestine and is about 4 cm long. At thelower end of the anal canal is the opening to the outside through the faeces pass.

CAUSES OF HEMORRHOIDS / PILES

Piles swelling occurs when there is an increase in the pressure in the small vessels that make up the hemorrhoid causing them to swell and engorge with blood. This causes them to increase in size leading to symptoms.

Other causes are: Low fiber diet and smaller caliber stool, Pregnancy, Diarrhea, Colon Cancer, Rectal Surgery.

SYMPTOMS

1.       Bright red blood after a bowel movement.

2.       Itchiness around the anus.

3.       Pain while defecating.

4.       The area around the anus may be red and sore.

5.       A lump in or around your anus.

TREATMENT OF PILES

1.       Eat plenty of fibre

2.       Have lots to drink

3.       Fibre supplements

4.       Avoid painkillers that contain codeine

5.       Toileting.

These are some symptoms and treatments of piles which can be possible to get rid from the hemorrhoids.

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