'Haemorrhoids' is the clinical term for a common lifestyle disease 'Piles', which is also known as 'Bawaseer' (in Hindi). Bawaseer is the anorectal condition wherein the veins around the anal region are swollen due to excess pressure. It occurs in four grades depending on the symptoms, which worsen from Grade I to Grade IV.

 

Piles are a common lifestyle ailment in males and females, and may develop at any age. However, the ailment is more commonly seen in aged individuals, pregnant women, and obese individuals.

 

Signs & Symptoms

 

The common noticeable symptoms of bawaseer include anorectal pain, bleeding during or right after bowel movements, anal swelling, and itching & burning sensation. Some patients may also experience symptoms such as a lump formed in or around the anus, slimy discharge of mucus, and feeling of incomplete evacuation.

 

Factors Contributing to Bawaseer

 

The key cause for developing bawaseer is increased pressure on abdomen. However, there are many other factors that contribute to piles - constipation, strained bowel movements, repeated diarrhoea, poor dietary habits, physically inactive lifestyle, regular lifting of heavy loads or weight lifting (as a sport), weak rectum, and family history of piles.

 

Bawaseer Treatment

 

Bawaseer is often mild and can be easily cured by adopting simple diet & lifestyle changes. Thousands of herbal and Ayurvedic home remedies can effectively cure first or second grade bawaseer. However, in some cases, symptoms may reoccur after a while or persist even after regular medication. As the ailment advances to severe stage, the spectrum of treatment widens and the patient might have to switch to surgical intervention as per the recommendation by a bawaseer doctor.

 

• Conventional Surgical Treatment - Open Surgery
• Latest Technology Treatment - Stapler Surgery, Laser Haemorrhoidoplasty (LHP), Laser Surgery

 

Self-help Regarding Bawaseer

 

A few practicable diet and lifestyle changes can help to relieve most of the symptoms.

 

Diet

• Consume fibre-rich diet
• Include whole grains, bran, oats, brown rice, legumes, and vegetables in daily diet
• Snack on fresh seasonal fruits, dried fruits and fruit juices
• Drink plenty of water all through the day
• Drink enough of non-caffeinated & non-alcoholic fluids

 

Lifestyle

• Avoid straining during bowel movements to avoid constipation consequences
• Maintain anal hygiene
• Take regular sitz/warm bath to prevent anal swelling and pain
• Follow regular physical exercise

 

By now, you might have understood the factors contributing to Bawaseer(Piles), its treatment methodologies and self-help techniques (dietary modification & lifestyle changes) to cure piles. Stay tuned for latest updates on piles.