Looking for relief from piles ?

Looking for relief from piles?

WHAT ARE PILES?

There are two types of piles, internal and external. Piles are swollen blood vessels in the bum.

Internal piles- these small swelling are the most common type and are usually tucked away in your bum.

External piles- these stick out from your bum and often look dark red or light purple, sometimes they look like a bunch of grapes.

SYMPTOMS

• Pain
• Itching
• Bleeding
• Swelling
• Burning

CAUSES

• Constipation- if you are not getting enough fibre in your diet, it's time to start eating more fruits, vegetables and grains.
  
• Pregnancy and childbirth- the extra weight in your stomach and the constipation that often affects pregnant women can put a lot of pressure on the lower tummy. Many women develop during childbirth.
  
• Straining on the toilet-Straining puts extra pressure on your lower tummy, which can lead to piles.
• Not drinking enough water
  

TREATMENT

These are various products on their market, that can help relieve the pain and discomfort of piles. These products are available in ointments and suppositories.

Please visit your pharmacist for the product that is right for you

If you experience severe symptoms such as heavy bleeding, please see a medical doctor

 HELPFUL TIPS TO MANAGE YOUR PILES

 Eat high-fibre foods: eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grain.

Drink plenty of liquids: Ensure that you get enough water for your body to function properly

Don't strain: sitting on the toilet for long periods and straining when trying to pass a stool, increases the pressure on the veins in the bum.
 Always go to the toilet when you feel the need: to avoid your stool becoming hard and dry.

 

MYTHS

They say..." Only old people get piles" We say...Not true!
The older you are, the more likely you are to suffer from piles. But you can get piles at any age.

 They say..." You get piles from sitting on cold floors "We say...Not true!

Sitting down for long periods of time can make piles worse but it has nothing to do with the temperature of what you're sitting on.

They say..."Only men get piles" We say... Not true!
Anyone can get piles. The causes of piles affect both men and women.

 They say..." Fit, healthy people can't get piles" We say...Not true!

Over weight people have a fairly high chance of getting piles due to the extra pressure their weight creates inside their tummy. But this pressure can also be the result of constipation, pushing too hard when going to the toilet, pregnancy or lifting heavy objects.

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References:

1.http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/print/hemorrhoids.html-.
2.http://babycentre.co.uk/pregnancy/antenatalhealth/physicalhealth/piles