Delhi’s Best Female Surgeon Dr Amita Jain Explains
What are Haemorrhoids or Piles?
Haemorrhoids are enlarged and swollen veins (also called varicose) around the outside of the anus or in the lower rectum. Haemorrhoids can be caused in a number of ways, most commonly by straining to make a bowel movement, old age, pregnancy, poor diet, and being overweight. Everyone has hemorrhoidal tissues, made up of blood vessels, connective tissue, and muscles. These “tissues” don’t always become enlarged, but as we age or in certain health conditions, it does, causing the condition – haemorrhoids or piles.
Types of Haemorrhoids or Piles?
Internal Haemorrhoids develop inside the rectum (the part of the large bowel leading to the anus) and are not usually visible to the naked eye. Internal haemorrhoids generally don’t hurt, but they often bleed painlessly.
External Haemorrhoids develop under the skin around the outside of the anus. These are the most uncomfortable haemorrhoids and can be itchy or painful, and may feel lumpy.
Signs and Symptoms of Haemorrhoids
- Blood in the toilet bowl or in toilet paper after a bowel movement is one of the primary symptoms of haemorrhoids.
- Recurring or frequent itching in the anal area
- Pain in the anal area, especially when sitting and during bowel movements – One or more hard, painful lumps around the anus
- Note – If you experience any of these haemorrhoid symptoms, avoid excess straining, rubbing, or cleaning around the anus, which can make irritation and itching worse, and can even lead to bleeding.
Causes and Risk Factors of Haemorrhoids Several conditions and habits that commonly trigger haemorrhoids
- Chronic constipation or diarrhoea
- Straining too hard during bowel movements
- Sitting on the toilet for a long time Factors that raise your risk of developing haemorrhoids:
- Poor diet intake, especially low fibre diet.
- Obesity: Being overweight can put pressure on the hemorrhoidal tissue.
- Aging: As we get older, the connective tissue in the rectum and anus becomes weaker, potentially resulting in bulging hemorrhoids.
- Pregnancy: As the fetus grows and puts pressure on the abdomen, the veins in the rectum and anus may become enlarged.
Dr Amita Jain is one of India’s leading laparoscopic surgeons. Dr Amita Jain has specialized in minimally invasive, painless hemorrhoid treatments. She provides in-office, non-surgical treatment alternatives, for treating haemorrhoid banding for swollen or inflamed veins in the anus, lower rectum.
Dr Amita Jain has received special training in the usage of modern-day latest technologies and has successfully treated a large number of patients across India. Dr Amita Jain provides a variety of haemorrhoid treatments depending on the severity of the condition. Dr Amita Jain says topical medications and a healthier diet could help alleviate the symptoms in mild cases. In other scenarios, laser haemorrhoid treatment, haemorrhoid banding, or, rarely done surgery to physically remove the haemorrhoids could be performed.
