What are piles? Is it curable?

Do you know that the cases of piles are increasing by leaps and bounds in India?

Piles also are known as hemorrhoids are a major health issue for many people and are characterized by swollen veins that occur in the anal region. Piles cause extreme discomfort and pain and lead to unpleasant bowel movements.

But there is nothing to worry about as it is curable and not a permanent health condition. There are various modes of piles treatment that could help ease the effects or even prevent the condition altogether. There are two types of piles; Internal and external and have different characteristics.

The internal piles tend to be located inside the anus and are painless and bleed (bright red) during a bowel movement. Mucous discharge is present and you might experience some itchy feeling.

On the other hand, the external piles tend to protrude and are visible around the anus. When thrombosed, these are said to be painful. The pain usually lasts up to 3 days then goes down. Some swelling might occur that might last for a few weeks.

How are piles detected?

Internal piles cannot be detected by physical examination and doctors may diagnose you after performing anoscopy. However, external piles can be easily identified through a physical rectal examination.

Piles Treatment and Prevention

The good news about piles is that they can be successfully treated. With simple dietary changes, you can avoid piles.

Increase the fiber intake that aids in digestion and relieves constipation which is the major contributor of piles according to pioneers of surgical gastroenterology. Moreover, fiber cleans the colon so make it an important part of the diet to ease the piles condition or prevent it.

Gastroenterologists suggest taking excessive water at least 8 glasses a day. Drinking water after a meal helps to wash down food. This is important as it leads the food to the digestive track for easy digestion; in short, it speeds up the movement of food to the digestive tract. Water is also important in the body as it softens the food hence avoids constipation. People with hard stool can aggravate piles and cause bleeding hence aggravating the inflammation.

Fruits and vegetables are highly effective for piles treatment. Green leafy vegetable is known to make the stool soft hence easy passing. It is also the best remedy for constipation. Fruits and vegetables are very rich in fiber which is good for easing the effects of piles or better still, preventing the condition.

These are natural remedies for piles treatment but surgery may also be required for hemorrhoids if they do not work for you.

If your piles or hemorrhoid has prolapsed (protruded), you may need a procedure. Two minimally invasive techniques—rubber-band ligation and laser, infrared, or bipolar coagulation are used to shrink internal hemorrhoids.

They do not require anesthesia, but it can take two to four procedures to get rid of hemorrhoids. If you have hemorrhoids that are persistently painful, that protrude, or that return after minimally invasive procedures, you probably need surgery.

Although hemorrhoidectomy requires general anesthesia and you'll need pain medication afterward, it cures roughly 95% of cases and has a very low complication rate.

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