How do piles form?
The condition of piles is formed by constant pressure in the lower rectum.
When a person constantly exerts pressure in areas around his rectum and the anus, due to reasons like constipation or lifting heavy weights,
the blood vessels around those parts bulge and become swollen, forming piles.Due to constant straining,
sometimes the veins might get wider and engorged with more blood than usual. These veins might form into one or more piles.
How To Prevent Piles Or Hemorrhoids ?
To prevent piles or reduce the risk of recurrence:
- Maintain a high-fiber diet to prevent constipation.
- Stay hydrated.
- Avoid straining during bowel movements.
- Exercise regularly to improve circulation.
- Practice good anal hygiene and avoid excessive wiping.
Types of Piles / Hemorrhoids
internal Piles
These occur inside the rectum and are usually not visible. May cause bleeding when passing stool
external Piles
develop around the anal opening and can be felt as lumps. can cause pain, itching, and discomfort
Causes
- Constipation
- Chronic diarrhea
- Lifting heavyweights
- Obesity Pregnancy
Symptoms
- Pain and discomfort in the anal area while sitting
- Pain while passing a stool
- Blood with stool
- Itchiness, redness, and swelling near the anus
- Painful lump around the anus
- Feeling of unclear bowel even after passing stool
Diagnosis
Self-diagnosis of piles is not very difficult if you are well aware of the symptoms. When a person develops piles, he or she may experience the feeling of incomplete bowel even after passing a stool.
The color of the stool may visibly change in case of piles, which is yet another way to self-diagnose piles.
If you develop the problem, the color of the stool may be bright red or visibly change into red.
You may experience itchiness, soreness, and redness around the anal area.
Doctors
Laparoscopic , GI & Colorectal
Dr. Ankur Patel
Onco Surgeon
Dr. Manish Sadhwani
Treatment
Stapled hemorrhoidectomy, a circular, hollow tube is inserted into the anal canal. The stapler which is made by ethicon company is a disposable instrument with a circular stapling device at the end. This is also called as PPH stapler. PPH ( prolapse and hemorrhoid )
FAQs
Is hemorrhoids a lifetime problem?
Small hemorrhoids often clear up without treatment or with home treatment and lifestyle changes
What size of piles need surgery?
If someone has grade 3 or grade 4 hemorrhoids, doctors often recommend surgery. A general or local anesthetic is usually needed for this
