Piles

Piles are abnormal collection of inflamed tissue in the anal canal. They consist upon blood vessels, support tissue, muscles and elastic fibers. It’s an estimation that 50% of population of USA is suffering from piles. But symptoms aren’t most obvious always.

Size of piles is vary from person to person and it could be inside or outside the anus. There are different causes of piles. Chronic constipation, chronic diarrhea, straining to pass stool, heavy weight lifting and pregnancy are common causes of piles. Usually physical examination is necessary for the diagnosis of piles. These are graded from grade I-IV according to severity of sign and symptoms of disease. In other conventional treatment surgery is recommended on grade IV.

• General sign and symptoms include
• Hard, palatable lump inside or outside the anus
• Sensation of fullness of bowels even after complete evacuation
• Bright red blood on bowel movement
• Itchy, red and sore area around anus
• Pain during passing stool

If piles remain untreated for long time they can cause severe complications. Like

Excessive bleeding during passing stool can lead to anemia,

Loss of control on bowel movement,

Formation of anal fistula that is an abnormal passage between layers of anus

There are a number of sensations associated with piles. Like after delivery most females complaint of dragging down sensation with piles. On other hand some patients of piles complaint with the sensation of sticks in the rectum. In Homeopathy these sensations are more important and there are medicines that are common in use according to sensations. Life style management is more important for the treatment of piles with medicines as well.

Intake of low carb diet with high fibers with plenty of fluids, is necessary to manage the constipation and to improve bowel movement.