Piles is a medical condition that many people hesitate to talk about. There are different types of disorders that occur in the anus. All these are anal pathologies. The anus is the last hole through which stool is expelled. Its length ranges from 4 to 5 cm. A terminal part of the anus has sensitive nerve endings lined by blood vessels.
There are also many rectal glands in the stomach area. Piles are swollen veins that form at the terminal part of the anus. It is also called hemorrhoids. These are not serious and usually resolve within a few days. Symptoms of piles include pain during bowel movements, itching around the anus, red lumps.
red blood after bowel movements, and painful lumps around the anus. This condition is caused by excessive pressure in the lower rectum. The main reasons for this are straining while passing stool, chronic constipation, persistent diarrhea, pregnancy etc. People who are overweight are more likely to develop this condition.
When you gain weight, excess pressure is put on the rectum, causing piles. Obesity is the root cause of many health problems. So it is very important to maintain a healthy body weight. In most cases, piles do not require treatment and can be treated with a few lifestyle changes. Watch the full video to know more about this disease.