Piles can be both internal and external. Internal Piles, unless they are severe, cannot be seen or felt. There is however, a discharge of dark blood. External Piles can be seen around the outside of the anus, and there is a lot of pain but not much bleeding. In some cases, the veins burst and this results in what is known as bleeding piles.
Piles are one of the most common medical conditions amongst adult worldwide, and nearly 50% of Americans will get a hemorrhoid at some point during their lives. A hemorrhoid is simply an enlarged blood vessel in the anal or rectal area which can cause pain, itching, and bleeding. Here are some simple things you can do at home to help get rid of your Piles.
Piles are caused largely by the lifestyle of the sufferer. They are not caused by a germ, virus or disease and this is why they cannot be treated successfully by conventional medication. Even surgery to cut out or repair the tissue will not prevent them regrowing. The good thing is that piles are not medically dangerous. However, this is not to say that they are not painful, inconvenient and embarrassing and you should most certainly take steps to eradicate them to regain a normal quality of life.
Apply Witch hazel with a sterile cotton pad, 3 times in a day to contract the swollen veins. This is another effective Home Remedy for Piles.
Take 1 tablespoon Vaseline and mix it with 1 tablespoon of Flowers of Sulfur and apply it for 3-4 times daily.
After going through these home remedies for Piles treatment, you might be thinking that now its possible for you to get rid of this blood-thirsty beast forever. So, here I wish you all the very best. Everything and anything is possible if you have the right intentions.
Keep well hydrated by drinking around 6-8 glasses of water each day. This will help make stools easier to pass. In addition, you should also eat a diet rich in fiber which includes foods such as fruits, vegetable and pulses. Avoid sitting for long periods of time. If you have had to be seated for your job, try to walk around for at least a minute or two each hour. If you find that you have diarrhea or constipation-do something about it as both conditions encourage the formation of piles and can worsen existing ones. Do not eat spicy foods, as these can irritate the bowel.
Place an ice pack wrapped in a clean flannel directly on the piles-this is wonderfully cooling and will soothe immediately. Many people find that petroleum jelly or zinc cream can be just as soothing as expensive over the counter meds.
If the cause of your pain is constipation, you might want to consume a lot of food rich in fiber such as fruits or vegetables. For excessive weight, you may want to lose some fat, after all, excess weight not only cost you piles but also heart problems later on. If physical strain is the cause of your piles, then you might want to exercise regularly.