Piles is a common health problem in all age groups. It is also known as hemorrhoids and nowadays it has become a disease that affects many people. This is mainly due to wrong lifestyle changes. Piles are inflammation of the blood vessels in the anus. This condition occurs when the walls of blood vessels in the lower part of the anus become stretched and thin.
When the pressure builds up on the inflamed blood vessels, they burst and bleed. When excessive pressure affects the blood vessels in the rectum, they become inflamed. It is also hereditary in some people. There are two types of piles internal piles and external piles.
Internal piles are those that form inside the anus in the lining of the lower part of the rectum and cannot be seen or felt. In many cases there is no pain and bleeding is the main symptom of internal piles. The piles get bigger and come out of the anus and push themselves back in, causing pain and discomfort.
External piles are those that form on the skin around the anus. The main symptom of piles is painless bleeding from the anus during bowel movements. By making some lifestyle changes at the beginning of the disease, the disease can be controlled to some extent. Watch the full video to know more about it.