Remedies for pile

Hello Anon

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Piles - also known as hemorrhoids, are swollen blood vessels in and around the anus and lower rectum. They stretch under pressure and are similar to varicose veins in the legs. Hemorrhoids are either internal or external.

Internal (inside) hemorrhoids develop inside the anus. They are painless and sometimes bleed a lot during bowel movements. They may also protrude during bowel movements. If they protrude from the anal opening and cannot be pushed back, they can cause severe pain.
External (outside) hemorrhoids develop under the skin around the anus and can easily be felt or seen as a lump. They bleed when broken by straining, rubbing, or scratching.

Initial medical treatment of hemorrhoids is aimed at relieving symptoms. Measures to reduce symptoms include:

Sitz baths—sitting in plain, warm water two to three times a day for about 10 minutes each time
Ice packs—putting cold packs on the anus for short durations to relieve pain and swelling
Medication—applying hemorrhoidal creams or suppositories to the affected area
High-fiber diet—Eating more whole fresh fruit, raw, or cooked vegetables, and whole grains has been consistently shown to reduce symptoms of hemorrhoids, including bleeding. Also, if you enjoy spicy foods, you can continue eating them. Studies have shown that they do not worsen hemorrhoidal symptoms.
Fluids—drinking six to eight, 8-ounce glasses of nonalcoholic fluids daily to soften stools
Nonsurgical Procedures
If these treatments provide insufficient relief, one of several nonsurgical procedures may be used to shrink or destroy the hemorrhoidal tissue. These procedures, which are generally performed in a doctor’s office, include:

Rubber band ligation —a rubber band placed around the base of the hemorrhoid to cut off circulation and force the hemorrhoid to wither away within a few days
Sclerotherapy—a chemical solution is injected near the blood vessel to cause scarring and shrinkage of the hemorrhoid
Coagulation therapy—the use of electricity (direct current electrotherapy), laser, or infrared light (photocoagulation) to shrink the hemorrhoidal tissue
Surgery
If nonsurgical procedures are either not an option or fail to resolve the problem, surgical management is the final option:

Hemorrhoidectomy —This surgery involves permanent removal of hemorrhoids by cutting the hemorrhoidal tissue away. Some of the newest surgical treatments involve using stainless steel staples. While favored by many surgeons, there is some evidence that more traditional techniques produce more consistent and long-lasting relief.
If you are diagnosed with hemorrhoids, follow your doctor's instructions .

Best,
Susan