Haemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swellings containing enlarged blood vessels that are found inside or around the bottom (the rectum and anus).
Types of Piles : Signs And Symptoms
- Piles is of different types according to their location and whether they bleed or not. External piles, internal piles, protruding/prolapsed piles and blind piles are the most common types.
Lifestyle changes to manage piles
- Some simple lifestyle modifications can help one manage and prevent piles. They can help get softer stool which makes emptying the bowels easier and lessens the pressure on hemorrhoids caused by straining.
Some important dos’ and don’ts are mentioned below:
Don’ts :
- Do not ignore urge to pass stool
- Do not over-strain during defecation
- Do not sit on the toilet seat for prolonged time period as it causes unnecessary strain on anal veins
- Do not lift heavy weights
Do’s :
- Take high-fiber foods like figs, flaxseeds, quinoa, beans, lentils, and fresh fruits and vegetables that help in proper bowel movements.
- Avoid foods with little or no fiber that can cause constipation.
- Clinical research shows that in case of non-prolapsing hemorrhoids, taking a fiber supplement helps reduce the risk of persisting symptoms and bleeding by almost 50 per cent
Top 4 Homeopathic Medicines for Piles
The top-most important medicines for treating piles are
- Aesculus .
- Nux Vomica.
- Aloe Socotrina.
- Collinsonia.