What is the main cause of piles?
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Do piles go away naturally?
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Is piles surgery a major surgery?
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About Piles
Piles, medically also known as haemorrhoids, is a common medical condition that indicates swollen veins around your anus or rectum. Also known as bawasir in Hindi, this condition causes discomfort, itching, pain and bleeding in affected patients. To understand piles better, you can say that when blood vessels in and around your anus or rectum swell, it causes extreme discomfort. There could be multiple causes of piles such as straining/pressuring during bowel movements, long sitting hours, poor diet, chronic constipation, pregnancy and childbirth, etc. However, if there is a timely diagnosis of piles, your doctor can decide the best piles treatment for you. So, if you are experiencing piles symptoms such as pain, swelling, itching or discomfort in the anal area, bleeding or mucus discharge in bowel movements, lump near the anus, etc., you should definitely seek a doctor's consultation. To know more about piles, watch this video below or keep reading!
Who Gets Piles ?
Piles can affect anybody but there are certain factors that increase the chances of getting piles in some people. You are more likely to develop piles if you:
- Have a poor diet.
- Are pregnant or recently had childbirth.
- Obese.
- Have a habit of sitting for long hours
Near By Hospitals Treating Piles
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What Causes Piles ?
Talking about the causes of piles, the exact cause of haemorrhoids is unknown. However, several lifestyle factors and other reasons can increase the risk of piles in an individual. Some of the major causes of piles include:
- Straining during bowel movements due to chronic constipation.
- Pregnancy or childbirth.
- Genetic
- Obesity
- Long sitting hours.
- Poor diet.
- Aging
What Are The Symptoms Of Piles ?
The piles symptoms are almost the same for every patient but they can vary in some cases. It is not advised to ignore any of these symptoms as complications can get worse anytime. Symptoms of Piles include:
- Pain, itching, pain, irritation or discomfort around the anal area
- Lump near the anus
- Problem in passing stools
- Bleeding or mucus discharge during bowel movements.
- Difficulty passing stools
If you notice any such signs or symptoms, consult a doctor immediately. Your doctor will prescribe some tests to rule out the exact problem. Lets talk about the diagnosis of Piles next.
Diagnosis Of Piles
Diagnosing piles or tests for piles is not difficult. Your doctor can diagnose the external haemorrhoids by examining the anal area. However, for internal haemorrhoids, your doctor can perform any of the following tests:
- Anoscopy or proctosigmoidoscopy: During this, the doctor will use an instrument to view the internal lining of the anal area and lower rectum.
- Blood tests like CBC or haemoglobin tests.
These tests, with some other additional tests, will give a clear idea of the disease. Based on your diagnosis, your doctor will choose the treatment that best suits your case.
Treatment For Piles
In most cases, some lifestyle changes can bring relief to most patients. However, doctors will advise you on surgical methods in other major cases. Lets look at the type of treatments for piles.
- Non-Surgical Treatment: This includes lifestyle changes like staying hydrated, consuming fibre rich diet, and not putting strain during passing stools. Moreover, your doctor will give you medicines in case of irritation, pain, or constipation to get some relief.
- Surgical Treatment: When non-surgical methods don't work out or the piles case is severe, your doctor will choose any surgical methods like rubber band ligation, Infrared coagulation, Sclerotherapy, Surgical hemorrhoidectomy, or Stapling.
Average Treatment Cost For Piles
The cost of piles treatment may depend on various factors like the city you live in, the treatment you require, the hospital you choose and your preferences. However, the average treatment cost is between 8,000 Rs to 1 lakh in India.
Is Treatment Covered Under Ayushman Bharat?
Yes, piles treatment also called Haemorrhoidectomy is covered under PMJAY. This means that an Ayushman card beneficiary affected with this disease can get this treatment at zero cost. However, if you are in Moradabad or Bareilly, you can get free treatment of piles with an Ayushman card by just calling Medpho helpline number 8856988569.