Piles is also known as hemorrhoids. In this condition the anal tissues become inflamed and cause immense pain while defecating and even s...
Piles is also known as hemorrhoids. In this condition the anal tissues become inflamed and cause immense pain while defecating and even sitting.
It might seem uncommon, but about 50% of the population suffers from piles or hemorrhoids.
What is piles or hemorrhoids? *img
In piles the tissues of the anus become inflamed and in severe cases bleeding occurs from the anus. The inflammation can be internal or external.
In internal inflammation, the tissues located 3-4 cm inside the anus become inflamed and cause painful conditions. However, in external piles, the inflammation occurs at the external area of the anus.
Symptoms of piles:
There are a number of symptoms associated with it. These symptoms are generally not so serious and may reduce with time.
Here are some minor symptoms of piles:
- A hard lump like feeling near the anus. It contains coagulated blood vessels.
- After defecating, you still feel as if the bowel is full.
- Blood in the feces or while defecating
- Pain while sitting and itching, uneasy sensation near the anus.
- Pain while passing feces. It could sometimes be unbearable.
Here are some serious symptoms of piles:
- Uncontrollable bleeding so much so that you have anemia.
- Infection at the anal site
- Anal fistula which is a new channel created between the anal tissue and inner anal tissue.
- Uncontrollable bowel movements.
- Strangulated hemorrhoid is also possible. This occurs when the blood supply is cut off to the anal region. This creates infections and blood clot.
It has 4 grades:
Grade I:
- Small inflammation
- Minor
- not very visible
Grade II:
- Inflammation inside the anus
- This might get pushes out when passing stool. However, they can return back.
- Severe than grade I
Grade III:
- Prolapsed hemorrhoids
- Appear outside the anus.
- Can be felt hanging from he rectum and can be pushed back
Grade IV:
- Cannot be pushed back and need treatment.
- Larger than grade III
- When the lumps form outside the anus, they become very itchy and painful. They can also develop blood clot due to back flow of blood. These type of external piles require immediate treatment.
Causes of piles:
- When the pressure increases on the lower rectum,
- The blood vessels in the rectum become stretched because of which they may also swell causing bulge.
- This can occur due to the following causes:
- Chronic constipation or difficulty in passing stool
- Chronic diarrhea or bowel infection
- Pregnancy (most women do experience it first after delivery)
- Piles is inherited by parents to offspring.
- Heavy lifting because of strain on the anus.
Home remedies for piles treatment:
There are a range of different types of ointments and creams available in the pharmacy for piles. However, here are some natural remedies that will help you to get relief from piles and its symptoms. Especially when it becomes very painful.
Aloe Vera: *img
Aloe Vera is very slippery and has soothing properties. It is used in various skin problems to get rid of itch and irritation.
The best thing about Aloe Vera is that you can use it topically and internally. When taken internally, it acts as a laxative and makes the passage of stools easier.
The topic action is anti-inflammatory and soothing the itch and pain associated with piles. Aloe also helps to soothe the irritation in the anal area.
You can use fresh aloe gel directly from the leaves. This type is most natural and effective. However, if you are going for aloe gels in the market, then make sure that it does not have preservatives. It should also be free from any type of chemicals, fragrance and harmful colors.
Although actually using aloe, you should check whether you have allergy. Generally, people who have garlic and onion allergy have aloe allergy.
Epsom salt: *img
Epsom salt is great for relieving pain related with the piles or hemorrhoids. You can take a sitz bath with epsom salt in the water or you can take a full body bath in a tub with this salt. It helps to reduce pain related to it. Hence providing relief from these piles related symptoms.
Witch hazel: *img
It is known to reduce both pain and itching at the anal site when you have piles. Witch hazel is a natural anti inflammatory agent. hence it is great for getting rid o tissue swelling in the anal area.
You can purchase witch hazel extract directly from the market and use it directly at the region. You can also use witch hazel wipes in he market.
Dutch the toilet paper: *img
People with pile experience immense pain in the anal area, so they should not use toilet papers. The toilet paper further worsens the condition by producing even more itching and irritation.
So instead, you can use wet wipes instead. Make sure the wet wipes are anti-hemorrhoids and are devoid of chemicals and artificial fragrance. Some wet wipes are specially for piles and contain the extracts of aloe and witch hazel.
The substances like alcohol, perfumes can aggravate the symptoms further. If you cannot find wipes in your area, then you can simply clean the anal area with room temperature water and then wipe out the water by dabbing with a towel.
Apple cider vinegar for piles: *img
It is very beneficial to reduce pain and itching. You can add one tbsp. of ACV and add it to water. Drink this ACV everyday in the morning before eating.
Psyllium husk for piles: *img
There are a variety of stool softeners available in the market. You can use them or you can go for natural psyllium husk.
Psyllium husk is a bulking agent and helps in getting rid of constipation. It increase the bowel movement and softens the stool. Hence it is very effective in treating piles related with chronic constipation.
You have to have this husk every day before sleeping. Just ass 1-2 tbsp. pf psyllium powder and it to one glass of warm water. Let it rest for some time. Then drink this liquid before going to bed.
Tea tree oil:*img
Tea tree oil is shown to have anti-inflammatory properties. You can apply this oil over the anal area. It reduces the swelling and itching in the hemorrhoids.
You can use tea tree oil by directly applying a drop over the anal area for relief.
Coconut oil : *img
Coconut oil is great for piles. This is because coconut oil has effective anti-inflammatory properties for swelling. It also has pain relieving properties and soothes the itching related to it.
It has laxative effect too and relieves constipation.
You can sue coconut oil in the following way:
- Use coconut oil in your food. It is tasty and nutritious.
- You can apply in directly to the anal area.
- In cases of internal pain and piles, use coconut oil suppository. Make suppository in a mold by freezing them.
- Use coconut oil in the bath. It also benefits the skin.
Yoga for piles:
Here are some yoga pose that will relieve piles and its symptoms:
Child pose: *img
It is deeply relaxing yoga pose called 'shishuasana'
How to do this pose?
Sit on your knees in such a way that heels touch the buttocks. Then bend down and keep your hands over your head. Keep your palms facing down.
It calms the nervous system and relieves stress.
Seated forward bend pose: *img
It stretches your spine and helps release the gases. It brings pressure on the abdominal area. Hence, relieves stomach ache.
You can do this pose in the following way:
Sit on the floor with your back straight and legs straight ahead of you. Then bend forward so that your nose touches the knees. Stay in the seated forward pose for 5 mins.
Half spinal twist pose: *img
This pose helps in detoxification of the body. It also improves the circulation to the digestive tract, hence aiding its function.
Steps:
Sit on the floor with legs straight in front of you. Then gradually bend the left knee and bring the right leg closer to the pelvic region just as cross legged position. Bend your right knee and keep your right feet over the left knee. Now, bring your left arm across your right knee in such a way that there is a twist in the spine.
Stay in this position for some time and then come back to the original position.
Legs against the wall pose: *img
In this pose you have to lie down on your back and place your legs parallel to the wall. Lean the legs over the wall and stay in this position for some time.
It improves the blood circulation and massages the rectal and anal area. hence it is very helpful in piles.
Sarvangasana: *img
It improves the blood supply to the thyroid are and relieves pain associated with piles.
Steps todo this pose:
Lie down on the floor, then gradually lift your lower abdomen and chest. Give support to your lower abdomen with the help of your palms. Let the body be straight up and don't bend the knees.
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