Piles

Piles, also known as haemorrhoids, are caused due to swelling and inflammation of the veins present in the rectum and anus. Piles treatment through Ayurveda has been quite effective. The ayurveda treatment is a more holistic method with no or very few side-effects.

There are two types of piles:

• External: These are present outside the anal verge.
• Internal: These occur inside the rectum.

What causes Piles: There are several factors that increase your risk of developing piles.

Some of the common factors that might lead to piles are:

• Genetic tendency (due to weak rectal veins, and walls).
• Poor tone of muscle in the rectal region.
• Constipation (hard stool).
• Obesity
• Inactive or sedentary lifestyle.
• Chronic or prolonged cough.
• Pregnancy
• Excessive use of laxatives or enemas.
• Habitual weight lifting.
  
  Signs and Symptoms of Piles: The symptoms of piles vary depending upon the site of piles, duration of symptoms and your overall health. External piles cause swelling outside the anus, irritation and itching. In some people, they can be painful sometimes but they usually do not bleed. Internal piles bleed during passage of hard stools but they are usually not painful. At times there can be slimy discharge of mucus from the piles. Based on their severity they can be classified into four grades (1 to 4). If you notice bleeding in when you pass stool consult a doctor for advice. Haemorrhoids/piles symptoms usually respond to treatment in a few days.  

  Ayurveda Remedies for piles is used to:

  • Reduce the constipation (the commonest predisposing factor for piles).
  • Relieve pain associated with piles and reduce the piles.
  Ayurveda medicines or herbs useful for reducing constipation are asafoetida, fennel and cumin. Ghee, buttermilk and green leafy vegetables in diet can also reduce constipation. Several ayurvedic remedies for treatment of piles are available.
  Some of the commonly used and effective ayurvedic herbs are:
  • Carrot (Daucus carota): It is effective in reducing the bleeding from piles (can be taken raw or cooked).
    
  • Garlic (Allium sativum): It is effective in reducing the bleeding from piles and is helpful to stop the growth of bleeding piles. Insert the garlic high up in the rectum so that it remains inside the rectum overnight.
    
  • Other herbs prescribed for treatment of piles are trikatu, cassia fistula, mimosa pudica, ailanthus excels, blumea balsamifera,and semicarpus anacardium.
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    Remedies in Ayurveda treatment can relieve pain or discomfort associated with piles. However, in case you have already undergone delf medication for piles and have also tried home remedies and have failed, consult an ayurvedic practitioner or allopathic physician