Piles (Haemorrhoids)
are
swollen
and
inflamed
blood
vessels
(veins)
in the
rectum
and
anus.
Piles
are
broadly
classified
as
follows:
External:
Piles
that are
outside
the anal
verge
Internal:
Piles
that
occur
inside
the
rectum |
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Causes:
These
include
the
following:
Genetic
predisposition
(weak
rectal
veins,
walls)
Poor
muscle
tone in
the
rectal
region
Constipation
Obesity
Sedentary
lifestyle
Chronic
cough
Pregnancy
Overuse
of
laxatives
or
enemas
Lifting
heavy
weights
habitually |
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Symptoms:
Symptoms
vary
depending
upon the
site of
piles,
duration
of
complaints
and
general
health
of the
person.
External
piles
present
as a
swelling
outside
the anus
with
irritation
and
itching.
These
can be
painful
sometimes
and
usually
do not
bleed.
Internal
piles
are
usually
not
painful
but
these
bleed
when
they are
irritated
such as
during
the
passage
of hard
stools.
They can
be
classified
into
four
grades:
Grade
1 piles
are
small
swellings
on the
inside
lining
of the
anus.
They
cannot
be seen
or felt
from
outside
the
anus.
Grade
2 piles
are
partly
pushed
out (prolapse)
from the
anus
when you
go to
the
toilet,
but
quickly
'retract
back'
inside
again.
Grade
3 piles
hang out
(prolapse)
from the
anus and
are felt
as one
or more
small,
soft
lumps
that
hang
from the
anus.
However,
they can
be
pushed
back
inside
the anus
with a
finger.
Grade
4 piles
permanently
hang
down
from
within
the
anus,
and
cannot
be
pushed
back
inside.
They can
sometimes
become
quite
large.
Some
of the
other
symptoms
generally
associated
with
piles
are:
Protrusion
of piles
outside
the
anus;
this
usually
occurs
after
defecation,
prolonged
standing
or
unusual
physical
exertion
Bleeding
from the
anus:
This can
occur
before,
during
or after
stools.
This
will be
bright
red
blood,
not
usually
mixed
with the
stools,
but
often
seen on
the
toilet
paper
Soreness,
pain,
itching
in the
anal
region
In
case of
profuse
bleeding
that is
chronic,
the
patient
may be
anemic
Sensation
of
something
coming
down, or
a bulge
or lump
at the
anus
If the
piles
outside
the anus
develop
a blood
clot
inside,
(thrombosed
piles)
it leads
to a
particularly
tender,
hard
lump
Homeopathic
treatment:
Homeopathic
medicines
are very
effective
in
management
of piles
and the
symptoms
associated
with it
such as
pain,
bleeding,
itching,
etc. The
point to
be
emphasized
is that
the
relief
of
symptoms
is
obtained
with
absolute
gentleness
and
without
invasion
or
surgery
of any
kind.
Moreover,
the
condition
has high
relapse
rate
following
surgical
treatment,
since
surgery
does not
target
the root
causes
like
genetic
tendencies,
habitual
constipation,
etc.
Homeopathic
medicines
work at
the root
level
and can
modify
these
genetic
tendencies
thus
reducing
chances
of
relapse
and
recurrence
of the
condition
significantly.
Grade 1
and 2 of
internal
piles
can be
significantly
helped
with
homeopathy.
Grade 3
piles
can find
some
relief
of
symptoms
with
homeopathy
but may
not be
completely
cured.
Grade 4
piles
can get
symptomatic
relief
with
medicines |
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