How Long Do Piles or Hemorrhoids Last?
There is no set duration of symptoms of hemorrhoids. It all depends on the size of hemorrhoids, individual's diet, life-style and medical history.
If the hemorrhoids are small:
- Small hemorrhoids may not be felt by the individual but they may cause bleeding with or without any pain.
- These symptoms may disappear within a few weeks of treatment.
- Maintaining a healthy diet and good life-style will prevent the hemorrhoids to appear again.
- Avoid constipation and do not strain while defecation.
- Keep applying herbal piles oils and herbal piles creams even if the symptoms have been resolved.
- Avoid using steroidal creams.
Big External Hemorrhoids
- If the hemorrhoids are external they may appear only as a mass or lump at the back passage. This is felt whenever the area is touched.
- They have tortous veins inside them and usually do not bleed as they are covered by skin.
- At times they may suddenly become painful because of clots accumulated in them, these are known as Thrombosed External Hemorrhoids.
- They need surgery or medical management.
- They may last from 2 weeks to 10 weeks depending upon the size of clot.
- They respond very well to the treatment.
- Sitz bath and ice packs helps in early recovery from the disease.
Hemorrhoids in Pregnant Ladies:
Hemorrhoids are very common during preganancy beacuse of the pressure exerted by the baby in the tummy.
- It usually continue to create pain till the delivery time and subsides soon after the baby birth.
- If the piles symptoms are worse during pregnancy then she may need some mild medical treatment to get some relief.
- Most of the females suffering from piles during pregnancy may not need any treatment after the baby birth but if the symptoms persists even after 8 weeks of baby birth she definitely needs medical intervention.
- If sentinel piles have been developed then Kshar Sutra Therapy is required.
Important:
There are many home remedies popular for hemorrhoids. Many of them are really very effective. Still you should keep in mind that different individuals have different condition. You should always consult your doctor about your piles issue if you are suffering from it for very long time.
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