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Hemorrhoids (Piles): Relief is Possible!

Hemorrhoids (Piles) — Help is at Hand! Hemorrhoids, also called piles are enlarged veins in your rectum and anus like the varicose veins on legs. While they can certainly be given a pain in the… (place non-neverending byway with boobies and knees as you see fit!) And thankfully, it's a plague that has quite an easy fix—hemorrhoids are incredibly common and there are plenty of options for relief. The following paragraphs will shine light on all the corners of the misery that is hemorrhoids, and provide you with short term relief and long lasting answers. Signs and Symptoms: Symptoms of Hemorrhoids Bleeding — Bright red blood on the toilet paper or in your stool is a common one. Painful or Unable to Sit: You might feel pain or discomfort when using bowels or sitting. Itching or Irritation: This can occur is the case of external hemorrhoids due to an irritation in the anal area. Lumps Near the anusFactor 5: Inflammation — It is possible to feel a few lumps near the rectum. Mucus Mucou...

Traveling with Piles: Tips for Comfort and Care

That typically ends up making people feel all the more worse on both fronts, especially if those piles (better known as hemorrhoids) start acting up with the stress of traveling. Hemorrhoids are enlarged and / or inflamed veins in the lowest part of your rectum and anus that develop because of the increase in pressure on the pelvic floor, including those caused by pregnancy. Whether it be travelling for work or pleasure, the last thing you want is sore piles making the journey less pleasurable. But a bit of planning and help from all of us will make you feel better soon, and be traveling more easily. Understanding Piles Before we get into the travel tips, let us understand what piles are and how they can affect you. Internal piles & External Piles Internal piles are inside the rectum and tend to be painless, even when they bleed. External piles form under the skin around the anus and can be very painful. Some of the symptoms of piles are as follows:- Sitting -Painfulness, Pain situ...

Understanding Piles (Hemorrhoids): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

What are Piles? Piles — Medically termed as Hemorrhoids,is enlarged veins at the lower part of anus and rectum. These enlarged veins can be painful or present with several other symptoms. Haemorrhoids may be internal and remain inside the lower rectum or become external and project outside of the anus. Piles can be classified as Grade I to IV based on the presence of protrusion and symptoms. Symptoms of Piles One common symptom of piles is lumps around the anus, but it can vary — including painful ones or painless, discharge after bowel movements, itching, and mild discomfort during and after defecation. That said, there are cases where the symptoms are nearly next to none such that they get unnoticed easily but others could lead to even severe ones which include excessive bleeding and infection. Causes and Risk Factors Piles form in the anus and rectum due to high pressure on the veins. The cause of the excessive pressure is associated with chronic constipation, diarrhea, lifting heav...