Piles are swollen veins and surrounding tissue around your anus or in your back passage, also known as haemorrhoids.
Causes
• Low- fiber diet and smaller caliber stool causes a person to strain when having a bowel movement, increasing the pressure within the blood vessels.
• Pregnancy is associated with piles swelling and is likely due to increased pressure of the enlarged uterus on the rectum and anus. In addition, hormonal changes with pregnancy may weaken the muscles that support the rectum and anus.
• Prolonged sitting on the toilet may increase pressure within the piles blood vessels.
• obesity
• Diarrhoea, both acute and chronic
• Colon cancer
• Previous rectal surgery
• Spinal Cord Injury and lack of erect posture
Types:
Piles are classified into 2 different categories: Internal & external
Internal Piles: They lie deep inside the rectum and so, are not visible to the naked eye. They might not cause any pain but their presence is marked with the symptom of bleeding through the anus.
External Piles: They are formed in the outer lining of the anal creating extreme discomfort and pain. They are sometimes invisible and the other times develop as a lump. These can also form blood clots within the mass that slips down.
Sign & symptoms:
The symptoms of piles subside on their own in a few days. However, in some cases, these must not be ignored. Since ignoring the initial symptoms can lead to serious complications, keep a check on these symptoms:
• Rectal pain
• Itching
• Bleeding
• Sore and redness in the anus area
• Mucus discharge
It is strongly suggested that if you are bleeding during defecation or your Piles don’t improve after a week of home care, consult a doctor.
Complications:
• It can lead to anemia
• Painful bowel movements
• Pain in the anal area after the bowel movement
• Infection may develop as the painful anal area can lead to poor hygiene
• Is blood supply to an internal piles is absent then it can cause gangrene
Diagnosis
-Digital rectal exam- sigmoidoscopy
-colonoscopy
Treatment
The treatment for piles may vary depending on the type, degree of prolapse or on the severity of the situation. However, these self-help tips may ease piles pain and promote healing:
Drink plenty of water:
Drinking 4 liters of water daily reduces the risk of piles, as it helps to keep the stool soft.
Fibrous foods:
Including fiber-rich foods in your diet tends to improve the overall symptoms and bleeding from piles. A healthy diet should contain the recommended amount 20-30 grams of fiber a day.
Don’t hold back:
Rush towards the toilet when you feel the urge, don’t wait for a convenient time. Delaying or waiting puts on more pressure on the rectum veins, that can worsen constipation thus aggravating piles.
Exercise:
Staying active prevents and eases constipation, thus reducing the pressure on the veins. It can also help you lose weight which is another major contributor of piles.
Avoid self-medication:
In case you feel your symptoms are worsening, consult a doctor immediately. Some over the counter medicines may give you temporary relief but for an effective treatment reach out to an expert medical practitioner.
Don’t exert pressure:
Don’t force your bowel movement, pushing and straining can make piles worse. If you are not relieved within 2 minutes then get up and try again later.
Homeopathic treatment for piles:
Hera are the few medicines listed below which can help to treat the piles
Aloes:
Sore pain in the anal area & pain in the pelvic region can be controlled with this remedy. Burning sensation in the rectum while passing stools can be controlled effectively with this remedy.
Muriatic acid:
Treatment In extreme cases of Piles where the person cannot bear touch, here muriatic acid is used to get relief. It is used in case of large, swollen, purple or blue piles.
Aesculus Hippocastannum:
This homeopathic medicine works better for patients with pain in the back due to piles.
Hamammalis:
This is one of the important remedies used to control bleeding caused due to Piles. Pain in lower back and pulsation in the rectum can also be controlled with this remedy.
Nux vomica:
Patient with painful itching and constipation can be treated with this remedy.
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Dr. Mansi Joshi
Asst. Physician – Tathya Homeopathic Clinic