What are Piles?
The term piles is synonymous for hemorrhoids, and is in common use in the UK. Typically in the US, people tend to refer to hemorrhoids as just that. Whatever the name, piles can be uncomfortable to live with, and are a relatively common occurrence, especially in people over 50, and for many younger folks as well. Piles or hemorrhoids refer to small swollen veins around the anus and rectum. They can be visible, often looking like tiny bunches of grapes, or they may be located inside the rectum, and felt more than they are seen. There are a number of causes of piles, which include the following: • Hard bowel movements or constipation • Pregnancy, labor, and delivery • Obesity • Long bouts of diarrhea • Having to strain to produce bowel movements • Sitting for long periods of time, especially on toilets • Some people also seem more prone to piles then others and may inherit genetic likelihood of hemorrhoid occurrence Symptoms of piles include pain when going to the bathroom and after havi
Piles (clinically known as haemorrhoids) are lumps that form inside the back passage and on the surface of the anus. The lumps are formed by increased pressure on blood vessels in the area, causing them to enlarge and swell. If you suffer from haemorrhoids, you are not alone. In the UK, piles affect 50% of both men and women alike at some point in their lives.
