Piles; causes, prevention and Ayurvedic Treatment:

Piles is a disease in which there is prolapse of some mass through anal canal. It is also known as Hemorrhoids. In piles there occur stasis of blood inside the hemorrhoidal blood vessels. This leads to vericosities in these vessels.

Causes:
Irregular bowel habits
Prolonged standing and/or sitting
Constipation
Straining during defecation
Heredity factors
Due to other associated diseases like colitis, diarrhoea etc.

Symptoms:
Bleeding during defecation
Mass prolapse per anum
Sometimes pain when piles associated with fissure or external piles
Mucous secretions from piles masses

Prevention:
Avoid straining during defecation
Take plenty of fibres in diet like vegetables and fresh fruits to prevent constipation
Drink plenty of water (5-6 litres/day)
Consult an Ayurveda Physician or specialist if there is bleeding or pain
Drink buttermilk daily

Ayurvedic Treatment: In Ayurveda there is effective blood controlling and constipation medicines. These should be used by consulting a qualified physician. If prolapse is more (2nd or 3rd degree piles), kshara sutra ligation of piles masses is recommended. It’s a minimally invasive parasurgical procedure employed to cure anorectal diseases like; Piles, Fissure or Fistula in ano etc. in an effective way. Specialists’ consultation is advised before going for kshara sutra therapy.