Piles - Introduction
What is Piles?
Piles are known to be swollen and inflamed tissues which might be present at rectal region. They may come up in a wide range of shapes and sizes. They can be both external as well as internal. External piles are present on the edge and Internal piles are located deep inside. Internal piles are more common.
Causes of Piles
- Bad Eating habits: junk foods, non-veg food, lack of water and fiber can lead to piles.
- Disease: diarrhea, colitis, obesity, etc. can cause piles.
- Constipation: Constipation is major cause of piles.
- Lifestyle: sedentary lifestyle, lot of smoking and drinking, no physical activity causes piles.
- Pregnancy : It puts a lot of pressure at rectal region casuing the veins to swell.
- Genetic causes: heredity factors such as weak veins can cause piles to occur.
Symptoms of piles?
- Some hanging lump
- Blood in stools
- Itching and burning.
- Pain and swelling
- Pus discharge
- Constipation
What is Kshar Sutra Treatment?
A safe, effective and ayurvedic treatment of piles without having to take an operation. An alkaline thread is being used to tie the masses and it shed off after 7-10 days and removes piles from the body. It is a safe and simple procedure which requires no hospitalization. It also reduces the chance of occurring again as compared to other treatments.
Benefits of Kshar Sutra Treatment?
- An out-patient treatment.
- Requires about 45 minutes for the procedure.
- The patient can resume their day to day activities just after a few days.
- Very less bed rest is required.
- The recurrence rate quite less as compared to any other method
- Anal incontinence do not take place.
This article is written and submitted by Dr Anuj Tyagi, BAMS.
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