What you need to know about Piles

Another popular term for hemorrhoids is piles. Piles are one of the most common diseases nowadays. This ailment can be defined as an inflammation of the veins inside & outside the rectum. People suffering from this may experience discomfort, pain, itching, inflammation, and sometimes even bleeding. Often time when passing stool, the patient will feel pain. Sometimes, you will also notice blood on the toilet paper, in the toilet bowl, or even on your stool. Another thing you might notice is that you will feel sore and there is irritation after you pass stool. Other times, you may not be able to sit comfortably because of the pain and itchiness in your rectal area. You will feel a lump surrounding your anus. There are times when you will also notice a lump or sort of like a skin tag hanging outside your anus. Most often than not, you will feel swelling in your anal region.

The major cause of this ailment is chronic constipation. When your experience chronic constipation, you will strain more when you are emptying your bowel. This pressure will then cause the veins to be inflamed. Other causes include pregnancy, obesity aging, strenuous work, prolonged sitting and standing, weakness of the tissue, and heredity.

People who most likely will suffer from piles are those who have a low fiber diet and a low fluid intake.

There are several treatments available for this condition. However, you should always  remember that is important to have a proper diagnosis preferable from a licensed physician first before choosing any treatment

Kay Daniels is a popular reviewer of hemorrhoid products. She is considered an established unbiased expert within the realm of natural medicine.