what to know about pile/haemorrhoid

Piles is another term for hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are collections of inflamed tissue in the anal canal. They contain blood vessels, support tissue, muscle, and elastic fibers.
Haemorrhoids (also known as piles) are swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum or anus. Typical symptoms are pain, itching and bleeding around the anal area. Treatment and prevention will often involve non-prescription ointments, other home treatments and lifestyle changes. Haemorrhoids that don’t clear up may require a visit to your doctor and, in some cases, minor surgery.

Classification of pile/haemorhhoid 

🍌 Internal Piles - are located far within the rectum, and can’t be seen or felt. The only symptom is usually bleeding.

Internal piles can be classified into 4 grades:
🍬 Grade1: These are tiny haemorrhoids within the lining of the anus.
🍬 Grade 2: These haemorrhoids too lie within the anus and are slightly larger than grade 1 haemorrhoids. These haemorrhoids may get pushed out while passing stool but return to the original position on their own.
🍬 Grade 3: These are also known as 'prolapsed haemorrhoids'. They appear outside the anus. The patient can push them back in by pressing against them with his fingers.
🍬 Grade 4: These haemorrhoids cannot be pushed back and stay outside the anus at all times. They need to be treated by a doctor who usually suggests a surgery.

🍌 External Piles -  are located around the anus right under the skin, where there are many pain-sensing nerves. They, therefore, hurt as well as bleed.

Causes/risk factors  of pile/haemorrhoid

🍗 genetic predisposition/heredity
🍗 lack of fiber in the diet
🍗 inadequate fluid intake
🍗 sedentary lifestyle
🍗 stress
🍗 straining while passing stool
🍗 constipation and diarrhea
🍗 constant sitting or standing for long hours at a stretch
🍗 sitting for long periods of time on the toilet
🍗 anal intercourse
🍗 pregnancy
🍗 constant heavy lifting
🍗 being obese
🍗 previous surgery of bowel
🍗 constriction of intestine following a surgery
🍗 spinal cord injury that leads to bladder and rectal dysfunction
🍗 dysfunction of the floor of pelvis

Signs and symptoms of pile/haemorrhoid 

🍓 bleeding from the anus.
🍓 pain during bowel movements
🍓 painful swelling or a lump near the anus
🍓 anal itching
🍓 mucous discharge from the anus
🍓 hard lump around the anus
🍓 area around the anus becomes red and sore

Complications of pile/haemorrhoid 

🍕 bleeding during bowel movements
🍕 anemia
🍕 pain during bowel movements
🍕 anal infections
🍕 itchiness around the anal area
🍕 gangrene, death of the tissue due to lack of blood supply.

Life style and home remedies of pile/haemorrhoid 

🍇 Eat high-fiber foods. Eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
🍇 Copious fluid intake
🍇 Use topical treatments.
🍇 Soak regularly in a warm bath or sitz bath.
🍇 Keep the anal area clean.
🍇 Don't delay going to toilet.
🍇 Don't use dry toilet paper.
🍇 Apply cold. Apply ice packs or cold compresses on your anus to relieve swelling.
🍇 Take oral pain relievers.


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