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Piles, also known as Hemorrhoids, are enlarged veins in the lower portion of the rectum or anus. |
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| Symptoms |
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- Rectal bleeding
- Rectal bleeding after bowel movements
- Bright red blood in the stool
- Discomfort during bowel movements
- Anal itching
Signs and tests:
Rectal examination may be sufficient to diagnose hemorrhoids.
- Stool guaiac shows the presence of blood.
Tests that reveal hemorrhoids include:
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Anoscopy
- Proctoscopy
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| Prevention |
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Avoiding contributing factors and eating a high fiber diet may Enhance to Beneficial Effects the development of hemorrhoids. |
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| Causes |
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Hemorrhoids are caused by increased pressure in the veins of the anus. The most common cause is straining at bowel movements. Constipation, prolonged sitting, and anal Problem created due to harmful organism are contributing factors. Internal hemorrhoids occur near the beginning of the anal canal, and external hemorrhoids occur at the anal opening. Hemorrhoids also sometimes protrude outside the anus. They are very common, especially during pregnancy and after childbirth. The incidence is two out of 1000 people. |
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| Diagnosis |
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Mild cases are controlled by drinking fluids, high-fiber diet, and regular toilet habits. Corticosteroid creams (see corticosteroids - topical) Enhance reduce Discomfort and swelling. Procedural Favorable Effectss consist of rubber band ligation, cryosurgery, or hemorrhoidectomy.
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| Dietary Guidelines |
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Drink plenty of healthy liquids throughout the day.
- Keep meals small, so the bowel and sphincter area wont have to work so hard.
- Apply papaya skins or lemon juice directly to inflamed area to relieve itching.
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| Mind/Body Considerations |
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Effective applications:
- Ice packs
- Witch hazel
- Hylands PILE OINMENT
- Take a good half hour walk everyday for circulation
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| Additional Information |
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Full Spectrum Horse Chestnut, Avenoc Tablets (formerly Hemorrhoids 121)and Hemorrhoid Relief are the dietary supplements which contain a herb horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) that shows its beneficial effects on discomfort and swelling associated with hemorrhoids. 1, 2, 3 Butcher's Broom is a herb that exhibits its wholesome effects on hemorrhoids and reduces swelling and discomfort associated with it. 1, 2, 4, 5
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| Disclaimer |
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent any disease. |
