Causes and Treatment for Piles
‘Piles’ is
the medical term for the condition more commonly known as Hemorrhoids. They are
a mass of swollen rectal or anal blood vessels. These veins are situated in the
lower part of the anus and rectum. Piles are of two types:
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Internal
·
External
Internal Piles lie deep inside the rectum and are not normally visible to the naked eye.
They don’t usually hurt, but their presence is marked with the symptom of
bleeding through the anus.
External Piles get formed in the anal region and create discomfort. When an external Piles
protrudes through the anus, it can be seen and felt. Sometimes blood clots can
form within the mass that slips down; it can be extremely painful.
Causes for formation of Piles
·
Diet: This
is the primary reason for the formation of Piles. Low fiber diets, highly
processed foods and inadequate intake of water can all cause piles.
·
Elderly
people and pregnant women are, in general, likely to develop Piles.
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A family
history of weak rectal veins may be another cause.
·
Excessive
abdominal pressure due to obesity, pregnancy, prolonged standing or sitting,
coughing, straining on the toilet, holding on to your breath during labor,
vomiting and sneezing can all cause Piles.
Symptoms
·
Bright red
bleeding from the anus: blood may streak the toilet paper or bowel movement
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Swollen,
painful lump near the anus
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Itching
·
Pain and
tenderness during bowel movements
·
Mucus
discharge
Treatment Options
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Topical
creams, ointments and suppositories
·
Sitting in
warm water or sitz bath: A bathtub shaped like a chair in which one bathes in a
sitting position, immersing only the hips and buttocks.
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Painkillers
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Sclerotherapy
Injections: An internal haemorrhoid can be injected with a solution that
creates a scar and closes off the haemorrhoid. The injection will only hurt a
little.
·
Banding: A
special tool secures a tiny rubber band around the haemorrhoid, shutting off
its blood supply almost instantly. Within a week, the haemorrhoid shrivels and
falls off.
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Coagulation:
Using either an electric probe, a laser beam, or an infrared light, a tiny burn
painlessly seals the end of the haemorrhoid, causing it to close off and
shrink.
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Surgery:
For large internal haemorrhoids or extremely uncomfortable external
haemorrhoids, your doctor may choose traditional surgery, called
haemorrhoidectomy.
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