Causes, Symptoms and Treatments of Piles- Seow-Choen Colorectal Centre Pte Ltd

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Causes, Symptoms and Treatments of Piles-
Seow-Choen Colorectal Centre Pte Ltd
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What are piles all about?

• Piles, medically known as hemorrhoids are
  enlarged and swollen blood vessels that become
  inflamed and are found in the anal canal. They
  blood vessels appear in the form of masses and
  contain support tissues and elastic fibers. Piles
  are normally associated with pain and bleeding
  while defecating.

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Where do piles develop?

• Hemorrhoids are seen to develop internally or
  externally.
• Internal piles occur inside the anus and external
  piles that occur outside the anus.
• Typically, internal piles are found from 2 to 4cm
  above the opening of the anus.
• External piles also known as perianal hematoma
  occur on the outside edge of the anus.
• People are commonly seen to suffer from the
  internal ones.

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What are the different types of piles?

• First degree piles These are internal piles that
  cause bleeding but do not prolapse
• Second degree piles These are piles that
  prolapse during bowel movement but reduce
  spontaneously
• Third degree piles These are piles that are
  always outside of the bottom and it is possible
  to push them back
• Fourth degree piles One of the most chronic
  cases where piles are permanently prolapsed and
  cannot be reduced

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What are the signs and symptoms of piles?

• In most cases hemorrhoids are not serious and go
  away on their own after a few days. Following are
  the symptoms of piles
• A solid lump may be felt around the anus. It
  consists of coagulated blood, called a thrombosed
  external hemorrhoid. This can be painful.
• After going to the toilet, there might be a
  feeling that the bowels are still full

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• 3. Bright red blood will appear after a bowel
  movement
• 4. Itchiness around the anus
• 5. Mucus discharge when emptying the bowels
• 6. Pain while defecating
• 7. The area around the anus may be red and sore

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What are the causes of this disease?

• The blood vessels present around the anus and
  rectum will stretch under pressure and may swell
  or form lumps.
• Inflamed veins can develop when pressure
  increases in the lower rectum.
• This may occur due to
• Severe constipation
• Chronic diarrhea
• Pregnancy

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• Lifting heavy weights
• 5. Straining when passing a stool

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What are the treatment options for piles?

• 1. Laxatives for constipation
• 2. Hemorrhoid creams and ointments
• 3. Warm baths
• 4. Drinking lots of water
• 5. Cold compresses (a cold water soaked cloth or
  flannel)
• 6. Include lot of fiber in your diet
• 7. In severe case, the patient might have to
  undergo a surgery

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• For treating piles, you need to look for good
  clinics that offer hemorrhoid treatments at cost
  effective rates. To search for the top clinics
  use the internet. Once you find appropriate
  center, fix and appointment with the doctor.

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• For more information about piles do follow
  http//www.colorectalcentre.com/eng/piles.html

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About Doctor Clinic

• Dr Franics Seow Choen
• Colorectal Surgeon
• MBBS, FRCSEd, FAMS
• Tel [phone]
• Email info_at_colorectalcentre.com
• Clinic Address 290 Orchard Road, 06-06 Paragon
  Shopping Centre, Singapore 238859
• Website www.colorectalcentre.com