Piles: Surgery, Symptoms and Treatment Guide

 Noticing blood after going to the bathroom can be concerning and one of the most frequent reasons is bleeding piles or hemorrhoids. Though not too serious most of the time, it is still important to understand the reasons behind the bleeding and when to see a medical professional.    What are Piles (Hemorrhoids)? Bleeding piles, or piles, are swollen veins in the lower rectum and anus. They can be internal, located in the rectum, or external, under the skin around the anus. Most of the time, bleeding happens when there is hard stool that irritates or tears the swollen veins.    Why do Piles Bleed? Straining during bowel movements: bleeds piles is easier to induce while straining during bowel movements due to intensified pressure on the veins.   Hard stool: Difficult and constipated stool can be scraping and become a source of aggravation to the hemorrhoids.    Prolonged sitting: This can increase pressure on the veins in the rectum.  ...

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...