Piles are swollen and inflammed veins in the rectum and the anus that cause discomfort and bleeding. It is an unpleasant and uncomfortable medical condition that is painful and itchy.

CAUSES

It is caused by increased pressure in the veins of the anus due to straining when trying to have a bowel movement or any activities causing strain such as heavy lifting. As pressure increases blood pool in the veins increases and this causes them to swell thereby thereby strecthing the surrounding tissues.

TYPES AND SYMPTOMS

Piles can be internal that is, it cannot be seen unless the condition becomes serious. It happens within the rectum or inside the anus. They are most common causes of bloody stools, which may be the only sign that a person has an internal haemorrhoids. If not treated properly it may result in external haemorrhoids.

External haemorrhoids are located under the skin around the anus. It can have clearer symptoms than internal haemorrhoids that includes:
1. difficulty sitting down.
2. extreme itching or burning sensation around the anus.
3. leaking stool when not trying to have a bowel movement.
4. blood appearing on toilet tissue after wiping.
5. painful bowel movement.
6. irritation and pain around the anus and
7. a painful or irritated lump or swollen area around the anus.

For more information on the foods to eat, foods to avoid when battling with piles and Herbal Treatments click:
https://rainbownigeria.com/2020/07/25/piles-or-haemorrhoid-herbal-treatment/

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