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
