Piles (Hemorrhoids)

Piles occur when veins inside the rectum swell and protrude, causing discomfort while passing stools. This may happen due to hereditary reasons, constipation, pregnancy, excessive consumption of meat, prostate enlargement, urinary issues, or high portal blood pressure.

Symptoms:

• Bleeding during bowel movements

• Swelling or protrusion of rectal tissue

• Pain, itching, or mucus discharge

• Severe pain if tissue gets trapped

Types and Stages:

• Internal Piles: 4 stages

  1. Mild bleeding with slight discomfort

  2. Tissue protrudes while passing stool but retracts on its own

  3. Tissue needs manual pushing back

  4. Tissue cannot be pushed back; severe bleeding and pain

• External Piles: Can be treated with medication or Kshar Sutra therapy

Ayurvedic Treatment:

• Medication: For stages 1 and 2

• Kshar Sutra Therapy: For stages 3 and 4

  • Uses a medicated thread prepared over 21 days

  • Local anesthesia is used, minimal bleeding, highly effective

  • Patients can resume daily activities immediately

Dietary Advice:

• Eat plenty of vegetables, fruits, and fiber-rich foods

• Drink 3–4 liters of water daily

• Avoid meat, spicy food, and refined flours

• Use yam, elephant foot, and other beneficial vegetables if piles are severe

• Daily exercise and proper bowel habits prevent constipation