Causes of Piles
- A number of factors are responsible for the development of piles.
- Irregularity in bowel movement with susceptibility towards constipation and diarrhea is one of the causes.
- Constipation aids the condition of piles by giving way to prolonged straining.
- Absence of fiber, imbalanced diet with insistence on junk food contributes towards piles.
- Hereditary factors may also be responsible for the pathogenic condition of piles.
- Pregnancy may well give rise to the condition of piles with the developing fetus exerting pressure on the vascular structures.
- Obese people and those prone to long hours of sitting are also more likely to develop piles.
- An obstruction or abnormal growth on the way to the anal canal can also lead to piles.
- Other factors contributing to the pathological condition of piles include age and vascular structure guarding the anal passage lacking in valves.
Symptoms of Piles
- A hard lump may be felt around the anus. It consists of coagulated blood, called a thrombosed external hemorrhoid. This can be painful
- After going to the toilet, a feeling that the bowels are still full
- Bright red blood after a bowel movement
- Itchiness around the anus
- Mucus discharge when emptying the bowels
- Pain while defecating
- The area around the anus may be red and sore.
Home treatment for piles
2. Soak three to four dried figs in water, overnight. Have these twice a day along with the water in which they have been soaked.
3. Boil the peel of pomegranate in some water. Strain and drink this water twice a day.
4. To reduce the pain felt due to piles, drink buttermilk to which rock salt, ginger and peppercorns has been added. Have this twice a day.
5. To seek relief from bleeding due to piles, powder a teaspoon of mustard seeds and mix it with half a cup of goat's milk, adding a little sugar. Drink this early in the morning on an empty stomach.
6. Powder dried mango seeds. Mix two teaspoons of this powder with a little honey and eat this twice a day.
7. Mix one teaspoon of ginger and lime juice along with mint leaves and honey. Have this two to three times a day.
8. To reduce pain due to piles, mix one ripe mashed banana in a cup of milk. Have this mixture three to four times a day.
9. Jamblang better known as jambul fruit is effective in treating piles. This fruit is available during the summers, so make full use of their availability. Eat a handful of jambul with a little salt early in the morning on an empty stomach.
Please note: Consult your doctor before undertaking these remedies.
Alopathic Treatment options for piles
Diet - piles can be caused by too much straining when doing bowel movements, which is the result of constipation. A change in diet can help keep the stools regular and soft. This involves eating more fiber, such as fruit and vegetables, or switching your cereal breakfast to bran.16
Water is the best drink, and the patient may be advised to increase his/her water consumption. Some experts say too much caffeine is not good.
Body weight - if the patient is obese, losing weight may help reduce the incidence and severity of hemorrhoids.17
Simple things you can do yourself to help prevent piles:10
- Try not to strain when you go to the toilet
- Avoid laxatives
- Do Anulom vilom pranayam.
It is important to remember that they do not cure piles, they only treat the symptoms. Do not use them for more than seven consecutive days - longer periods may irritate the anus area and cause skin thinning. Unless advised to by your doctor, do not use two or more medications simultaneously.
Painkillers - ask your pharmacist for suitable painkilling medications, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol).
Laxatives - the doctor may prescribe one if the patient suffers from constipation.
Banding - the doctor places an elastic band around the base of the pile inside the anus, cutting off its blood supply. After a few days the hemorrhoids fall off. This can work for grades 2 and 3 hemorrhoids.
Sclerotherapy - a medicine is injected to make the hemorrhoid shrink - the hemorrhoid eventually shrivels up. This is effective for grades 2 and 3 hemorrhoids, and is a useful alternative to banding.19
Infrared coagulation - also referred to as infrared light coagulation. Used for grades 1 or 2 hemorrhoids. A device burns the hemorrhoid tissue.
Surgery - used for particularly large piles, or grades 3 or 4 hemorrhoids. Generally, surgery is used if other procedures were not effective. Sometimes surgery is done on an outpatient basis - the patient goes home after the procedure.
- Hemorrhoidectomy - the excess tissue that is causing the bleeding is surgically removed. This can be done in various ways. It may involve a combination of a local anesthetic and sedation, a spinal anesthetic, or a general anesthetic. This type of surgery is the most effective in completely removing piles, but there is a risk of complications, which can include difficulties passing stools, as well as urinary tract infections
- Hemorrhoid stapling - blood flow is blocked to the tissue of the hemorrhoid. This procedure is usually less painful than hemorrhoidectomy. However, there is a greater risk of hemorrhoid recurrence and rectal prolapse (part of the rectum pushes out of the anus
Herbal treatment for piles
- In 95% of cases for curing piles operation Surgery is not required, It has been observed herbal medicines are fast in results. natural and safe. their are various herbal medicine available in India which are 100% effective in providing complete relief from piles and taking these medicine for 1 or 2 months results in curing the disease from root. for mor info please write on
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