Piles (Hemorrhoids)

What are the symptoms of hemorrhoids?

● Itchy anus.
● Hard lumps near your anus that feel sore or tender.
● Pain or ache in your anus,
● Rectal bleeding.

What is the main cause of Hemorrhoids?

Straining applies pressure on veins in your anus or rectum, leading to hemorrhoids.
Any sort of straining that elevates pressure on your belly or lower extremities can cause anal and rectal veins to become swollen and inflamed. Hemorrhoids may cause due to:

● Pelvic pressure from weight gain, especially pregnancy.
● Pushing hard to have a bowel movement (poop) as of constipation.
● Straining to lift heavy objects or weightlifting.

What are the possible issues of Hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids may be uncomfortable and painful, but they don’t tend to cause serious problems. Few, people with hemorrhoids develop:
● Anemia.
● Blood clots in external hemorrhoids.
● Infection.
● Skin tags (flap of tissue that hangs off skin).
● Strangulated hemorrhoids

How is Hemorrhoids examined?

A doctor may examine hemorrhoids based on signs and a physical exam. You also have:
● Digital rectal exam: Your doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to feel for swollen veins.
● Anoscopy: Your doctor uses an anoscope (lighted tube) to view the anus lining and rectum.
● Sigmoidoscopy: Your doctor uses a sigmoidoscope (lighted tube with a camera) to see inside the lower (sigmoid) part of your colon and rectum.
These tests may be not comfortable but aren’t painful.

How can I decrease my risk of getting Hemorrhoids?

● Don’t sit on the toilet too long or push too hard.
● Go to the toilet when the urge hits — don’t delay movements of bowel.
● Drink plenty of water all day.
● Eat high-fiber rich foods
● Keep yourself physically active.
● Take laxatives or use enemas only as recommended by your doctor.
Hemorrhoids often go away on their own without any treatment. Signs like pain and bleeding may last one week or slightly longer. In the meantime, you can take these steps to reduce symptoms:
● Apply over-the-counter medications having lidocaine, witch hazel or hydrocortisone to the affected area.
● Drink plenty of water.
● Increase fiber food through diet and supplements. Try to take at least 20 to 35 grams of daily fiber intake.
● Soak in warm water(sitz bath) for 10 to 20 minutes a day.
● Soften stool by taking laxatives.

When should I see my doctor for hermorrhoids?

● lumps/swellings around your anus
● Pain during the stool passing
● Itching/burning inside or around the anus
● Bleeding while passing stool
● After stool passing a person with piles may experience the feeling that the bowels are still full.

Best Piles Surgery in Bangalore

Suppose Piles are disturbing your lifestyle, and you don’t know what to do. Its adviser is to consult the Best Piles/ Hemorrhoids Surgeon in Bangalore.

There are so many types of piles treatment available, as follows:

1. At starting stage, we can use medication and home Remedies which is less effective in treating piles.
2. One is traditional open surgery which is painful and takes more time to recover.
3. The most Advanced technique is Laser Piles Treatment. This method is the most used and highly successful technique.