Overview
Hemorrhoids or Piles are swollen and inflamed blood vessels that occur in the lower rectum or anus. They can cause discomfort, itching, pain, and sometimes bleeding during bowel movements. While hemorrhoids are a common condition, seeking expert care is essential for effective treatment and relief.
Haemorrhoids are the medical word for piles. They are enlargements and swellings of the blood vessels within the rectum or surrounding the anus. Most piles are minor, and most people aren't even aware that they exist. However, severe cases may show up as bright red blood bleeding after passing stools, a lump or pile that is moving lower and may need to be pushed back in, and itching around the anus.
Causes and risk factors of piles
Although the precise etiology of piles is unknown, it is known that chronic constipation may increase the risk of piles. The blood veins in and around the anus and within the rectum are under pressure from the constant strain required to pass bowels, which could lead to swelling. A person's chance of having piles is further increased if they are fat or overweight, pregnant, or over 50.
Other risk factors include:
✶ those who need to sit for long periods of time
✶ those with liver cirrhosis
✶ those who lift heavy weights
✶ have long term cough
✶ have anal intercourse
✶ have anal intercourse
Symptoms of piles include:
✶ Fever
✶ Painful lumps in and around the anus
✶ Itching and discomfort around the anus
✶ Discomfort during and after passing stools
Bloody stools
✶ Excessive anal bleeding, possibly leading to anemia
✶ Infection
✶ Fecal incontinence
✶ Anal fistula
✶ Strangulated hemorrhoid, in which anal muscles cut off blood supply to the hemorrhoid
Diagnosis and treatment of piles
The majority of the time, piles do not cause bothersome symptoms and may go away on their own or with over-the-counter medication from pharmacies. However, a medical professional should analyze and investigate any pain or bleeding. Physical examination, pile examination, and imaging tests like sigmoidoscopy, anoscopy, colonoscopy, etc. are used in the diagnosi to rule out other causes of bleeding, such as colon cancer.
Creams and ointments can be used to treat piles and ease any itch or pain. Other operations include banding, which involves fastening a band to the bottom of the piles to cut off the lump's blood flow. Usually, the hemorrhoid disappears after seven days.
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