Piles (Hemorrhoids) Diagnosis, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Piles (Hemorrhoids) Diagnosis, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

 Everyone can get hemorrhoids, so knowing what causes hemorrhoids, the symptoms and treatments are very important. 

Hemorrhoids are enlarged and swollen blood vessels that develop in the lower part of the rectum and anus. It is not life-threatening but literally a pain in the backside. Hemorrhoids usually affect adults aged 45 to 65 years old, but young people and children may experience hemorrhoids as well. Experts say that hemorrhoids form because of an increased pressure in the lower rectum. So, maintaining the health of bodys rectum and anus is important, if not it will lead to health problems. The health problems are not only will hinder proper function but also cause pain and discomfort as well.

Hemorrhoids may result from straining during bowel movements or from the increased pressure on these veins during pregnancy, among other causes. Hemorrhoids may be located inside the rectum (internal hemorrhoids), or they may develop under the skin around the anus (external hemorrhoids).

Piles (Hemorrhoids) Diagnosis, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Types of Piles (Hemorrhoids)

Internal piles
External piles

Internal piles (haemorrhoids) are those that form above a point 2-3 cm inside the back passage (anus) in the upper part of the anal canal. Internal piles are usually painless because the upper anal canal has no pain nerve fibres. We have mild internal pile but it can graduate to severe one. We have mild and severe types of pile.


External piles are those that form below that point, in the lower part of the anal canal. They are those that form below that point, in the lower part of the anal canal. External piles may be painful because the lower part of the anal canal has lots of pain nerve fibres.
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Causes of Piles (Hemorrhoids)  

Hemorrhoids can develop from any increase in pressure on the veins of our lower rectum. The blood vessels around the anus and in the rectum will stretch under pressure and may swell or bulge. Inflamed veins (hemorrhoids) can develop when pressure increases in the lower rectum. This may be due to:


Straining during bowel movements

Lifting heavy weights

Ageing

Chronic constipation

Chronic diarrhea

Pregnancy and childbirth 

Hard stool

Prolonged sitting or standing 

Anal intercourse

A cough and vomiting continuously

 Low-fiber diet

  Liver cirrhosis

Hereditary factors

Obesity

Signs and symptoms of hemorrhoids

In many cases, haemorrhoids don't cause symptoms, and some people would not know that they have signs of pile. These are some of the Signs and symptoms of hemorrhoids

Painless bleeding during bowel movements  you might notice small amounts of bright red blood on your toilet tissue or in the toilet bowl

Itching or irritation in your anal region

Pain or discomfort

A mucus discharge after passing a stool

Swelling around your anus

A lump near your anus, which may be sensitive or painful

Leakage of feces


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Some tips to prevent hemorrhoids include: 

 Exercise
Exercising can help reduce the pressure on our veins which occur with long periods of standing or sitting. Exercises can help reduce body weight too. Exercise helps improve or prevent many bowel and digestive issues, including hemorrhoids. When you are sedentary, everything slows down, including your bowels. Exercise helps keep waste moving through your intestinal tract. In turn, this helps you avoid constipation and dry, hard stool. Walking, running, biking, yoga  take your pick, but choose an active lifestyle. One note of caution, though: Avoid heavy-duty weight-lifting squats and similar motions that increase abdominal pressure. If youre trying to prevent hemorrhoids, these exercises can do more harm than good.

Eat high fiber foods.

Hemorrhoids are more likely to occur in people who have infrequent bowel movements. One of the easiest, most natural ways to become more regular is by filling up on fiber either through your diet or supplements. Adding fiber to the diet is the universal recommendation, sources of  fiber food are:

Legumes, such as split peas, lentils, lima beans, and baked beans Whole grains, such as barley, bran flakes, oatmeal, and brown rice  Vegetables, such as green peas, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts Fruits, such as raspberries, pears, apples, and bananas.

    Eating more fruits, vegetables and grains can soften the stools and increase its bulk, which will help lessen straining that can cause hemorrhoids
    Drink more fluids. 
    Take fiber supplements. Over-the-counter (OTC) products like Fybogel and Fibrosine can help keep stools soft and regular. However, do drink at least 8-10 glasses of water while on fiber supplements or it can cause constipation. 



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