causes symptoms and treatment of piles

SYMPTOMS

In most cases, the symptoms of piles are not serious. They normally resolve on their own after a few days.

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 thromboses 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.

Piles can escalate into a more severe condition. This can include:

·         excessive anal bleeding, also possibly leading to anemia

·         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

· strangulated hemorrhoid, in which the blood supply to the hemorrhoid is cut off, causing complications including infection or a blood clot

Pile is classified into four 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 pile but also remain inside the anus. They may get pushed out during the passing of the 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.

How can we control piles?

Hampered by hemorrhoids? These simple strategies can help prevent hemorrhoid pain from getting in the way of your life.

They become a problem when hemorrhoids start to become itchy, cause pain, or bleed. Fortunately, there are a number of simple strategies to prevent hemorrhoids from interfering with your daily life.

1.     Fill up on fiber

Aim to get 25 to 30 grams of fiber per day. Great food sources of fiber include:

·         Legumes, such as split peas, lentils, black beans, lima beans, and baked beans

·         Whole grains, such as barley, bran flakes, oatmeal, and brown rice

·         Vegetables, such as artichoke, green peas, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts

·         Fruits, such as raspberries, pears, apples, and bananas

2.    Drink Enough Water

This hemorrhoid prevention strategy is simple and cheap, yet so few of us actually do it. Along with eating a healthy diet full of fiber, adequate hydration from water is the key to having healthy bowel movements. “Drinking enough water helps prevent constipation and therefore decreases straining.”

3.    Get Plenty of Exercises

Engaging in activities that increase abdominal pressure and/or training (such as weightlifting) can lead to the formation of hemorrhoids.” Staying active reduces your time spent sitting and putting pressure on the veins in your lower rectum.

4.    Be Careful When It Comes to Laxatives

Some laxatives work by stimulating intestinal contraction to move the contents along. This might increase hemorrhoid pressures and cause symptoms1.” To prevent hemorrhoids or to treat hemorrhoids that are active, osmotic laxatives that simply increase the amount of water in the gut and reduce constipation.

5.    Avoid Straining

Straining and putting more pressure on the veins in your rectum is one of the most common causes of painful or bleeding hemorrhoids. In some cases, this can happen as a result of pushing too hard when trying to have a bowel movement. Other situations can cause straining too, such as lifting heavy objects, a chronic cough, or even pregnancy.

What is the main cause of piles?

Occasionally, a clot may form in hemorrhoid (thromboses hemorrhoid). These are not dangerous but can be extremely painful and sometimes need to be lanced and drained.

Fortunately, many effective options are available to treat hemorrhoids. Many people can get relief from symptoms of home treatments and lifestyle changes.

The primary causes of piles include:

·         genetic predisposition to piles, lack of fiber in the diet

·         inadequate fluid intake, sedentary lifestyle

·         stress

·         sitting for long periods of time on the toilet, anal intercourse

·         pregnancy, constant heavy lifting

·         being obese, previous surgery of bowel

·         constriction of the intestine following a surgery

·         spinal cord injury that leads to the bladder and rectal dysfunction

·         dysfunction of the floor of the pelvis

·         Low fiber diet and smaller caliber stool cause a person to strain when having a bowel movement, increasing the pressure within the blood vessels.

·         Pregnancy is associated with hemorrhoid swelling and is likely due to the increased pressure of the enlarged uterus on the rectum and anus. In addition, hormonal changes with pregnancy may weaken the muscles that support the rectum and anus.

·         Prolonged sitting on the toilet may increase pressure within the hemorrhoid blood vessels

What foods trigger hemorrhoids?

It is known that what one eats has an effect on the body in some way or the other. A diet plays a very important role in the treatment of piles as well. Foods that are rich in fiber help the food to move through the digestive path at a fast speed. The freshly prepared juice prepared by a diet of whole grains, cereals fruits and vegetables is believed to be very helpful in treating piles. Patients are advised to take prune juice for piles as it has the tendency to give relief from constipation. Carrot and radish juice is equally beneficial. White bread and bagels.

"Eat more fiber." "Stay hydrated."

Food to eat while suffering from piles

·        Milk, cheese, and another dairy.

·        Meat.

·        Processed foods such as frozen meals and fast food.

·        Consume green vegetables more

·        Eat Papaya

·        Daily one Banana

·        Brown rice

·        Nuts, seeds, and hummus are also rich in fiber

·        Beans such as chickpeas, peas, baked beans, and kidney beans, lentils

·        Fruits and vegetables including apples, spinach, oranges, peaches, mushrooms, sweet potato, and raspberries. Fruits are eaten as they contain more fiber than fruit juices

Food to avoid while suffering from piles

·        Red meat

·        Bakery Items

·        Spicy Food

·        Strong Spices

·        Liquid vices

·        Fatty Foods

·        Low fiber carbs

9 Foods to eat for hemorrhoid prevention

1: Blueberries are a good source of soluble and insoluble fiber. They are a boon to anyone suffering from hemorrhoids

2: Figs are also an excellent old remedy for constipation.

3: Spinach is known own to be one of the vegetables for the digestive tract and for the cleansing and regenerating of the intestinal tract. It also promotes proper bowel movement.

4: Okra The okra fiber absorbs water and adds bulk to the stool, and causes it to move faster through the intestines. It helps to prevent constipation and the formation of hemorrhoids. Okra lubricates and soothes the intestinal tract

5: Beets help in preventing the formation of hemorrhoids and may help to reduce the risk of colon cancer.

6: Papaya helps to ease constipation with its protein-digesting enzyme called papain.

7: Oats Oatmeal for breakfast helps to keep away hemorrhoids. Oats are highly nutritious and one of the best source of soluble fiber.

8: Prunes are a good source of fiber which helps in preventing constipation.

9: Barley The fiber in barley increases bulk, helps in softening the stools and in decreasing the risk of piles.