Home Remedies for Bleeding Piles, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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Home Remedies for Bleeding Piles, Causes,
Symptoms, and Treatment
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Introduction

• Piles, medically known as haemorrhoids, is
  nowadays very common ailment and can be caused by
  many factors. Anything from hereditary to severe
  constipation can cause this extremely
  uncomfortable physical condition. When the veins
  lining the anal canal and lower rectum swell up,
  and it hinders easy passage of bowel movement and
  causes bleeding, you realize it is an instance of
  haemorrhoids.
• Generally, piles are not troublesome and go away
  on their own after a few days. But, they should
  not be ignored as they increase the risk of
  colorectal cancer. This can occur in any age
  group but most commonly in Piles can affect
  anyone at any age, but they mostly affect
  oldsters and pregnant ladies. Piles in its
  initial stage can be treated at home with
  maintaining a proper diet and minimal medical
  interventions.

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Piles are classified into four grades

• Grade I Inflammation is present inside the
  linings of the anus which is not visible.
• Grade II Even though the condition is worse than
  grade 1 piles, it also remains inside the anus.
  During the passage of stools these get pushed out
  but they return unaided.
• Grade III They appear outside the anus and are
  commonly known as prolapsed haemorrhoids. The
  person might feel them hanging from the rectum,
  but they can be easily re-inserted.
• Grade IV These permanently remains outside the
  rectum. They cannot be pushed back in and need to
  be treated.
• External piles form small lumps outside the anus.
  They exhibit symptoms like itching and severe
  pain with bleeding Thrombosed external piles
  needs to be immediately treated.

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Causes of Haemorrhoids

• Due to increased pressure in the rectum, piles
  occur. The blood vessels around the anus and in
  the rectum will stretch under pressure and this
  results in swelling which leads to piles.
• The factors that contribute to this condition
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• Chronic constipation
• Chronic diarrhoea
• Lifting heavy weights
• Pregnancy
• Straining during the evacuation of stool
• The risk factor is more in elderly adults.

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Symptoms of Haemorrhoids

• Most of the time, the symptoms of piles may not
  be serious. They normally resolve on their own in
  a few days without any treatment.
• A person with piles may experience the following
  symptoms
• A hard, possibly painful lump may be felt around
  the anus.
• It might contain coagulated blood. These are
  called as thrombosed external haemorrhoids.
• After clearing the stomach, still, an individual
  feels the urge to evacuate or feeling that the
  bowels are still full.
• Bright red blood is visible after passing stools.
• The area around the anus is showing symptoms of
  itching.
• The anal region becomes red in colour and sore
• Difficulty and painful during the passing of a
  stool

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• In extremely severe conditions, symptoms are
• Excessive anal bleeding, possibly leading to
  anaemia
• Infection
• Faecal incontinence, or an inability to control
  bowel movements
• Anal fistula

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5 Effective Home Remedies for Bleeding Piles
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1. Fresh Aloe vera Gel

• Aloe vera gel is an exceptionally best drug of
  choice for haemorrhoids and various skin
  conditions Due to its anti-inflammatory property
  it calms the pain. Its very safe for topical
  application. The gel soothes the anal region
  thereby reducing the burning sensation if any.
• Aloe vera is an ingredient in many products but
  pure aloe vera gel acts better and faster on
  haemorrhoids. Rarely in some people, aloe vera
  exhibits allergic reactions, so check for
  allergic reaction by rubbing the pulp in your
  forearm. Wait 24 to 48 hours. If no reaction
  occurs, it is safe to use.
• How to use
• Scrape out the fresh pulp from the aloe leaves.
  Apply it in the anal region, in the site of piles.

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2. Warm sitz bath with Epsom salt

• Warm sitz baths can help soothe the irritation
  caused due to haemorrhoids. Sitz bath is a small
  plastic tub that fits over a toilet seat or a tub
  setup. According to recent studies, taking a warm
  sitz bath for 20 minutes after the evacuation of
  stools will be most effective. Harvard Health
  also states that adding Epsom salts to the sitz
  bath can provide further relief by reducing pain.
• Sitz bath is efficient in reducing the
  inflammation and promotes blood flow to the
  anogenital area. This helps in reducing the
  discomfort caused due to haemorrhoids.

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3. Coconut oil Application

• Coconut oil is considered to be the best natural
  moisturizer, which checks on haemorrhoid
  symptoms. The oil application helps to reduce the
  irritation and swelling, and it reduces the urge
  to scratch.

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4. Garlic for piles

• Garlic is an ideal solution for many diseases
  which we come across in day to day life. This has
  been widely used to treat different types of
  piles.
• For external haemorrhoids, take 3-4 cleaned
  garlic cloves and boil in water for 10-15mins.
  Strain and cool this water. Soak the cotton pad
  in this water and place it on the anus for 10 to
  15 minutes.
• For internal haemorrhoids, peel a garlic clove
  and soak in water for a while and squeeze and
  take out the juice out of it. Soak the cotton pad
  in the juice and insert this in the rectum and
  leave it overnight. This shall be repeated thrice
  daily.
• Garlic possesses anti-inflammatory and antibiotic
  properties which will help to relieve the pain
  and swelling easily.

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5. Jatyadi oil Application

• This Ayurveda medicine is one among the most
  effective remedy which is opted by the physicians
  for treating piles and anal fissure. The wound
  healing property of this oil supports in curing
  piles.
• How to use Jatyadi oil?
• In a bathtub, fill one-fourth with lukewarm water
  and add the Jatyadi oil to it. Sit in the bathtub
  with the affected area exposed directly to the
  warm water. This can be done for 10mins. Repeat
  this twice or thrice a day.

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Lifestyle changes

• The dietary habits and body weight adds to the
  risk of developing piles. Consumption of food
  rich in fibre manages easy evacuation of bowel
  movements. This prevents constipation, and helps
  to keep the stools regular and soft
• Body weight Maintaining an optimum weight
  reduce the incidence and severity of piles.

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