What is piles ?

Piles is also called as hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are collections of inflamed tissue in the anal canal. They contain blood vessels, support tissue, muscle, and elastic fibers. 

TYPES OF PILES

External piles are present on the skin around the anus and can be seen or felt from the outside. The main symptoms of external piles include painful swelling and hard lumps around the anus. If these hemorrhoids get irritated, they may cause itching or bleeding.

Internal piles lie deep inside the rectum and cannot be felt or seen from the outside. They are mostly painless since there are no pain receptors in the region where they tend to appear. The only symptom of internal piles is bleeding through the anus while straining during a motion of the stools.

Protruding or prolapsed piles are hemorrhoids that get pushed out towards the anus when a strain is applied to pass stools. They look like pink, moist pads of skin. Prolapsed or protruding hemorrhoids tend to hurt since the anus area is dense with pain-sensitive nerves. The typical symptoms of hemorrhoids are mucus discharge, itching, and pain.

Blind Piles are those hemorrhoids that do not bleed. They feel like protruding masses, usually detectable after passing stools, at the opening of the anus.

Symptoms

An individual with piles may experience the following symptoms:

• A hard, possibly painful lump may be felt around the anus. It may contain coagulated blood. Piles that contain blood are called thrombosed external hemorrhoids.
• After passing a stool, a person with piles may experience the feeling that the bowels are still full.
• Bright red blood is visible after a bowel movement.
• The area around the anus is itchy, red, and sore.
• Pain occurs during the passing of a stool.
• Excessive anal bleeding .
• Infection.
• Fecal incontinence, or an inability to control bowel movements.
• Anal fistula, in which a new channel is created between the surface of the skin near the anus and the inside of the anus.
• A strangulated hemorrhoid, in which the blood supply to the hemorrhoid is cut off, causing complications including infection or a blood clot.

Classification of piles into grades

Grade I : There are small inflammations, usually inside the lining of the anus. They are not visible.

Grade II : Grade II piles are larger than grade I piles, but also remain inside the anus. They may get pushed out during the passing of stool, but they will return unaided.

Grade III : These are also known as prolapsed hemorrhoids, and appear outside the anus. The individual may feel them hanging from the rectum, but they can be easily re-inserted.

Grade IV : These cannot be pushed back in and need treatment. They are large and remain outside of the anus.

External piles

External piles form small lumps on the outside edge of the anus. They are very itchy and can become painful if a blood clot develops, as the blood clot can block the flow of blood. Thrombosed external piles, or hemorrhoids that have clotted.

Causes

• Pregnancy may increase the risk of developing piles.
• Piles are caused by increased pressure in the lower rectum.
• chronic constipation
• chronic diarrhea
• lifting heavy weights
• pregnancy
• straining when passing a stool
• low fiber diet ,obesity
• The tendency to develop piles may also be inherited and increases with age.

Prevention

Lifestyle changes

• Diet  :- Eating a high fiber die such as fruit and vegetables  may help to prevent and treat the condition.

• Body weight: Losing weight may help reduce the incidence and severity of piles.

• Exercising and avoiding straining to pass stools. Exercising is one of the main therapies for piles.

• Drink plenty of water.  

Homeopathic Medications

Note:- Before taking medicine you should consult with a specialist doctor of Homeopathy

Homeopathic Medicines for Piles

Depending on the grade, severity, and symptoms of piles, different medicines are recommended to decrease the severity of the symptoms and treat the condition on a long-term basis.

1. For External Piles

Aloe Socotrina is a medicine used to treat for external piles that are sore and tender. Sharp or burning pain in the rectum and a constant feeling of bearing down in the rectum may be felt. Application of a cold compress may help relieve the pain or burning sensation. This medicine is also used to treat anal fistulas.

2. For Piles with Burning Sensation

Ratanhia Peruviana is a medicine used to treat piles where a burning sensation after defecation is present in the rectum. The person may have to strain to pass stool. Knife-like stitching pains in the anus or the feeling of a sharp splinter of glass in the rectum may be present.

3. For Piles with Bleeding

Hamamelis Virginiana is a medicine used to treat piles with profuse bleeding. Weakness due to bleeding, soreness at the anus, hard stool and anal-itching are other symptoms that indicate the need for this medicine.