Piles : Causes, Symptoms and Prevention

Piles is another word for hemorrhoids, these are swollen veins in the anal region. The swelling in these veins causes inflammation in the surrounding tissues as well. Thus piles are a really discomforting disease as this extra growth of tissues can differ in size or location as well. Many people suffer from but piles often but their symptoms are always so obvious. Around 50% of the people suffering from piles get noticeable symptoms that too mostly in the age of over 50 years. 

Symptoms

In mild cases of piles the symptoms are not severe and can resolve on their own, thus they go undiagnosed and do not cause much trouble. But some people suffering from piles can experience the following symptoms:

1. Painful lumps in the anus

2. Painful lumps around the anus

3. Itching in the anal region

4. Discomfort in the anal region

5. Blood in stools

If their piles have become more severe then the following symtpoms might show up:

1. Excessive bleeding in the anal which can cause anemia

2. Infection

3. Fistulas in anus

4. Fecal incontinence

Some people can also experience strangulated hemorrhoid. In this the muscles in the anal region cut off the supply of blood to the hemorrhoid. To properly diagnose the severity of your piles youmust visit a piles clinic in Noida such as Ayurhridayam. 

Causes

Piles majorly occur when pressure on the lower rectum increases. Due to increased pressure the blood vessels in and around the anus as well as the rectum stretch, this results in swelling swelling for bulging which forms piles. The pressure on rectum can increase due to the following reasons:

1. Chronic Constipation

2. Chronic Diarrhea

3. Heavy Weight Lifting

4. Straining too much while passing stool

Prevention

The risk of developing piles can be reduced significantly if people follow or make certain lifestyle modifications. These are as mentioned below:

1. Healthy Diet: fibre rich food helps in making stool soft enabling us to pass it easily. Keeping yourself hydrated is also important. 

2. Do Not Strain: Straining is the main cause piles. One should breathe normally and do not strain too much to pass stools. 

3. Adequate Heavy Lifting: Heavy weight lifting should be done properly and at intervals. 

4. Maintaining weight: obesity increases the risk of piles, thus it is important to maintain proper weight. 

5. Active Lifestyle: Regular exercise can help in food passage this making stools more regular, ultimately helping in preventing piles. 

To get further guidance on how you can cure or prevent piles, consult with our Lady doctor for piles in Noida at Ayurhridayam today. She has an experience of over 10+ years and have healed hundreds of patients successfully.