27/06/2014
Piles are painful, swollen veins in the lower portion of the re**um or a**s. This condition is very common, especially during pregnancy and after childbirth. Piles results from increased pressure in the veins of the a**s. The pressure causes the veins to bulge and expand, making them painful, especially while sitting.
The most common cause is straining during bowel movements. Hemorrhoids may results from constipation, sitting for long periods of time, and a**l infections. In some cases they may be caused by other disease such as liver cirrhosis.
Classification
Piles are classified mainly in to:
Internal piles – occur just inside the a**s, at the beginning of the re**um.
External piles – occur at the a**l opening and may hang outside the a**s.
Causes of piles
Repeated pressure on the a**l or re**al veins, which causes them to stretch.
Risk factors involved
A diet lacks fiber
Prolonged sitting or standing
Overweight people
Pregnancy
Chronic constipation
Chronic diarrhoea
Loss of muscle tone in older adults
Re**al surgery or episiotomy
Liver disease
A**l in*******se
Colon cancer
Sign and symptoms
Although piles may be asymptomatic, they characteristically cause painless, intermittent bleeding, which occurs on defecation. Bright red blood appears on stool. These first degree piles may itch because of poor a**l hygiene. When second degree piles prolapse, they are usually painless and spontaneously return to the a**l ca**l following defecation.
Third degree piles cause constant discomfort and propalse in response to any increase in intra-abdominal pressure. They must be manually reduced. Thrombosis of external piles produces sudden re**al pain and a subcutaneous, large, firm lump that the patient can feel. If piles cause severe or recurrent bleeding, they may lead to secondary anemia with significant pallor, fatigue, and weakness; however, such systemic complications are rare.
Diagnosis of piles
Diagnosis mainly include physical examination which confirm external piles. Proctoscopy is mainly done in case of suspected internal piles and re**al polyps.
Homeopathic treatment of piles
Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. The aim of homeopathy is not only to treat piles but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several remedies are available to treat piles that can be selected on the basis of cause, sensations and modalities of the complaints. For individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homeopathic doctor in person.
