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Piles

What is Piles ?
Hemorrhoids, also known as piles or rectal lumps, are a very common problem. Swollen veins around the lower end of the anus are the result of increased pressure which causes them to bulge and get bigger.

Causes of Piles
The most common cause is due to straining during bowel movements. Piles are associated with constipation, anal infections, being overweight, with people whose work involves heavy lifting and in some diseases such as liver cirrhosis.

Sign and Symptoms of Piles
  • Itching around the anus.
  • Pain, sometimes very severe, especially during bowel movements and whilst sitting for long periods.
  • A lump or lumps near the anus. This is often associated with a feeling of bulge or that something is in your bowel.
  • Blood loss from the anus, bright red in color, usually seen when wiping following a bowel movement it can also be in the stool.


Diagnosis of Piles
Hemorrhoids are diagnosed through a visual and internal examination of the rectal area. The doctor will perform a rectal examination by feeling inside the rectum with a lubricated, gloved finger. Your doctor may look inside your rectum with a lighted tool called an anoscope or proctoscope. In some cases, your doctor may recommend a procedure called a sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy to check the colon for tumors that can also cause bleeding.
 

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