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suffering from piles?

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Many options : Piles, (hemorrhoids) are common.  They cause bleeding, discomfort and itching.  Simple treatment includes stool softeners and over the counter creams.  If that is ineffective there are prescription creams, and painless office procedures that can fix them.  The more severe cases require surgery.  It is always important to get evaluated to make sure there are no other perianal or colonic problems.

Question 2

how to cure my piles?

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Hemorrhoids: These are more common in individuals who are chronically constipated.  Having regular fiber in your diet including taking extra fiber like Metamucil would be helpful.  Depending on the degree and if these stick out or are bleeding surgery may be required.  Taking sitz bath may help relief some pain.

Question 3

how to cure old piles?

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Painfully: Piles, commonly known as hemorrhoids, have been around since the old testament.  Having hemorrhoids is normal - they are designed to help us be continent of stool. Having symptomatic hemorrhoids is not normal. Internal hemorrhoids commonly cause rectal bleeding and can fall out with bowel movements - called prolapse.  External hemorrhoids can cause pain.  Daily fiber is a good first step.

Question 4

how to deal with piles?

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Piles = Hemorrhoids: There are three steps to self treating hemorrhoids (blood clots in the rectal veins).

1.  Soak: keep the area clean so that infection doesn't set in.

2. Soften your stool:  keep from bearing down hard when having a bm so that the clot doesn't grow

3. And finally, steroids to shrink up the inflammation.

Question 5

how is ultroid for piles?

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Lousy and: ineffective and usually performed by non colon and rectal/non GI doctors. Another waste of money and potential harm. try just eating and drinking properly and your hemorrhoids should last a lifetime as they were designed and you eliminate the need for any hemorrhoid surgery or treatment.

Question 6

how long for piles to go?

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Hemorrhoids aren't: That simple. As long as the stimulus for the hemorrhoids remain - it is likely that the hemorrhoids will too.

Question 7

how can i alleviate piles?

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Avoid constipation: Eat fresh whole foods, grains, vegetables, fruits. Drink 6-8 glasses of plain water a day in addition to any other beverages you may be consuming. Brisk walk daily, 30 mins at least. Have a warm glass of water first thing in the morning. Avoid more than 1-2 cups caffeine/day, processed foods, white flour, excess cheese. Maintain a regular and consistent  routine for meal times.

Question 8

do women too have piles!!!

Accepted Answer

Possible: the anal tissues and hemorrhoid tissues are common to both genders.

Question 9

what is the cause of piles?

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Hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids are  congested veins in the rectal and anal area. When they act up the can cause a variety of symptoms from burning, itching to severe pain. After one has developed a clot and the clot has resolved there can be a remnant of skin left in the area. The best treatment is to avoid straining and constipation. There are multiple surgical treatments available should you choose one.

Question 10

can internal piles be hard?

Accepted Answer

If thrombosed, but: ...are you sure they're hemorrhoids?  Best to get checked please.

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