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  1. Also known as: piles
    Swollen veins in the lower part of rectum and anus that causes bleeding and discomfort. Caused due to straining during bowel movements, obesity or during pregnancy.
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    Urgent medical attention is usually recommended by healthcare providers
    How common is condition?
    Very common (More than 3 million cases per year in US)
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatable by a medical professional
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Rarely requires lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several days or weeks
    Condition Highlight
    More common in females
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    Family history may increase likelihood
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    Causes

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    • It occurs when veins around the anus or rectum are dilated with blood.
    • Following can be the reason for developing hemorrhoids:
    • Pregnancy
    • Aging
    • Chronic constipation – straining to move stool causes pressure to develop
    • Diarrhea – Chronic Diarrhea can result in this condition
    • Obesity
    • Anal Intercourse
    • Family history

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    Symptoms

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    Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms.

    The symptoms include:

    • Blood in stool
    • Itching - or irritation in the Anal area
    • Discomfort - pain or soreness in the Anal region
    • Lumps - protruding from the Anal region
    • Swelling - in the Anal region
    • Feces - may leak out unintentionally

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    Diagnosis

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    One or more of these tests may be recommended by your medical provider.
    Diagnosis involves medical history and tests to check the severity.

    Common tests & procedures

    Digital rectal scan: To check the rectum for the size of the hemorrhoids.

    Sigmoidoscopy: To identify internal hemorrhoids.

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  1. What are the causes of piles?

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    Dr. Anet VargheseDoctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1 years of exp

    Piles or haemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lower anus and rectum.Piles can be the result of overexertion, chronic constipation, advancing age, obesity, strenuous activities, lifting heavy weights, pregnancy and a low-fibre diet and straining when passing stool.

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  2. They happen when there is a weakness in the side of the anal canal that leads to thickening of the lining and then veins can enlarge to become a haemorrhoid, causing symptoms such as bleeding, pain and discomfort.
    www.healthdirect.gov.au/haemorrhoids-piles
    Piles are the result of swollen veins in the lower anus and rectum. They can cause tissue growths in and around the anus and can lead to significant discomfort. These growths can vary in size and location.
    www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/239454

    Hemorrhoids, also called piles, are enlarged veins in your rectum and anus. For some, they don’t cause symptoms. But for others, they can lead to itching, burning, bleeding, and discomfort, especially when sitting down. There are two types of hemorrhoids: Internal hemorrhoids develop in your rectum.

    www.healthline.com/health/burst-hemorrhoid

    Piles are swellings or swollen haemorrhoids that occur inside and around the anus, and along the anal canal. Haemorrhoids are masses, clumps, cushions of tissue full of blood vessels, support tissue, muscle and elastic fibers in the anal canal. Everyone has haemorrhoids.

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