What is Piles?

What is Piles?

Piles also called Hemorrhoids refer to swollen veins around or within the anus that are common in both young and old people.

How to lower your risk?

Avoid

• Straining while passing stool
• Processed meat
• Lifting heavy weights often

Add

• Fruits & Vegetables
• Grains, Legumes and beans
• 6-8 Glasses of water/day

How to check for Piles?

Consult your doctor if you experience any of these sings.

• Bleeding from the anus with/without pain
• Stools are tarry and maroon in color
• Irritation and the need to strain while passing stool
• Swollen hemorrhoids pushing through the anal opening accompanied with pain
• Itching, pain or discomfort around and within the anus
• Slimy discharge (mucus) from the anus