Piles are nothing but swollen veins around the anus. Your food pipe begins from your mouth and ends at your anus. The last part of your food pipe is known as the large intestine. When the veins situated at the lower part of the rectum gets swollen is called piles or hemorrhoid and this is known as internal piles. When the veins get swollen at the anal region under the skin then it’s called external piles. Swelling occurs if there is an increase in pressure in the veins that causes the veins to swell up. The symptoms of piles occur because there is an increase in the pressure in the veins which are situated in the anal region. You will have a hard stool or constipation problem if you are not taking fiber foods.

Also Read: Homeopathic medicines for piles

What are the causes of piles?

The causes of piles are based on one factor which is increased intraabdominal pressure. Abdominal pressure increases because of the following conditions:

• Hard stool: If you have hard stool due to lack of fibers rich diet then it will make you give more strain during stool and cause piles.

• Lack of physical activity:Lack of physical activities will affect the smooth bowel movements which are a contributing factor for constipation which can lead to piles.

• Obesity:Obesity or gaining weight also plays a role in developing piles by increasing pressure in the anal region.

• Pregnancy:The pregnancy is also a contributing factor in increasing intra-abdominal pressure and developing piles.

What are the symptoms of piles?

The common symptoms of piles are:

• Bleeding: The delicate small veins which are present in the rectum and anus region can bleed by tearing if there is increased pressure inside the vein due to staring at stool. When you pass the hard stool, it tears the delicate thin lining of the veins present in the rectum and anal region which causes the bleeding.

• Pain during and after stool: The pain occurs if there is an inflammatory condition developed in venous areas that causes the vein to swell up. The swelled veins itself won’t initiate the pain as there are no fibers attached to it but the swelled vein initiates muscle spasm around it the veins that cause pain especially the piles which protrude out.

• Anal itching: The inflamed hemorrhoids can leak the mucus that can cause inflammation of the skin surrounding the anus causing burning and itching.

Here are some Homeopathy Medicines for piles:

• Nux vom:Nux vom helps to cure constipation. There is a heaviness of the abdomen after an hour of taking meals. You will have a burning chest with a feeling of accumulation of foodstuffs in the throat. People have a habit of consuming snacks rich in oil foods and junk foods which causes them to develop the symptoms of piles.

• Bryonia:This is also advised during constipation if the stool is very hard and the person gives more strain while passing the stool. The stool is hard as well as blackish in color and it’s difficult to pass. The person will feel thirsty and will drink more water.

• Lycopodium:You will have bloated sensations in the stomach with rumbling sounds in the stomach. There is the heaviness of the abdomen which occurs in the afternoon. You will also feel burning in the chest.

• Carboveg:If there is a bloated sensation of stomach. This helps when anything you eat seems to convert in gas. There is the heaviness of the abdomen generally of the upper abdomen.

• Sulphur: This helps when there is a burning sensation after the stool, there is also itching of anus, if you are having a tendency of early morning stool after waking up from the bed, then you can take this to help you with this issue.

Besides medications, you can also take the help of home remedies that need to be practiced to cure piles:

• Avoid all junk and fast foods
• Add more natural fruits and raw vegetables to your diet
• You should never skip your breakfast
• Drink plenty of water around 2 to 3 liters
• Avoid smoking as smoking can cause acidity
• You should also maintain your weight in the normal limit which will depend on your height and age