24/09/2020
Everything you need to know about piles
Piles is another term for hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are collections of inflamed tissue in the a**l ca**l. They contain blood vessels, support tissue, muscle, and elastic fibers.
Many people have piles, but the symptoms are not always obvious.
Hemorrhoids cause noticeable symptoms for at least 50 percent of people in the United States (U.S.) before the age of 50 years.
This article will explore piles, their causes, how to diagnose, grade, and treat them, and what effects they might have on the body.
Fast facts on piles:
Here are some key points about piles. More detail and supporting information is in the main article.
• Piles are collections of tissue and vein that become inflamed and swollen.
• The size of piles can vary, and they are found inside or outside the a**s.
• Piles occur due to chronic
constipation , chronic diarrhea, lifting heavy weights, pregnancy, or straining when passing a stool.
• A doctor can usually diagnose piles on examination.
• Hemorrhoids are graded on a scale from I to IV. At grades III or IV, surgery may be necessary.
What are piles?
Internal piles occur more frequently than external piles.
Image credit: Mikael Häggström, 2012, own work
Piles are inflamed and swollen collections of tissue in the a**l area.
They can have a range of sizes, and they may be internal or external.
Internal piles are normally located between 2 and 4 centimeters (cm) above the opening of the a**s, and they are the more common type. External piles occur on the outside edge of the a**s.
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 a**s. It may contain coagulated blood. Piles that contain blood are called thrombosed external hemorrhoids.
After passing a stool, a person with piles may experience the feeling that the bowels are still full.
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