Help & FAQs

No, pain and bleeding are not always due to Piles. However, the most common reason of bleeding from rectum is due to Piles. There could be many other reasons of bleeding per rectum like polyps, ulcers, inflammatory bowel diseases, diverticulitis and colorectal cancers.

The fresh blood which is not mixed with stools could be due to piles. The pain in the Anal area can be due to thrombosed piles, anal fissure or abscess. One of the most common reason of painful bleeding per rectum is anal fissure. Painful swelling can be due to thrombosed piles or abscess. A general surgeon can diagnose or tell you the main cause of bleeding or pain after the examination, proctoscopy or sigmoidoscopy.

Yes, visit or consult your doctor when you see the blood in the stool. Your doctor will diagnose the reason of the bleeding after examine.

In most of the cases, patients of piles can be treated without surgery. Usually, the surgeon advises you some medications along with certain changes in the life style. Whether you require the surgery or not, he can tell according to your physical condition.

You will be advised to include plenty of fluids and fibre in your diet like All green leafy vegetables, whole grain flour and fruits are rich in fibre. It is not necessary to eat boiled food only.

Apart from increasing fluid and fibre content in diet, you should also start some form of exercise including brisk walking, jogging and cycling. You should not delay in responding to the urge for defecation, prolonged or putting so much strain in toilet should be avoided. Avoid taking Newspapers, books or mobiles in the toilet.