Piles (haemorrhoids) are lumps inside and around your bottom (anus). They often get better on their own after a few days. There are things you can do to treat and prevent piles.
Check if it’s piles
Symptoms of piles include:
- bright red blood after you poo
- an itchy anus
- feeling like you still need to poo after going to the toilet
- slimy mucus in your underwear or on toilet paper after wiping your bottom
- lumps around your anus
- pain around your anus
Tips to treat or prevent piles
- drink lots of fluid and eat plenty of fibre to keep your poo soft
- wipe your bottom with damp toilet paper
- take paracetamol if piles hurt
- take a warm bath to ease itching and pain
- use an ice pack wrapped in a towel to ease discomfort
- gently push a pile back inside
- keep your bottom clean and dry
- exercise regularly
- cut down on alcohol and caffeine (like tea, coffee and cola) to avoid constipation
Piles are usually self-diagnosable. Discomfort is a common symptom of piles, especially during bowel movements or when sitting. Other symptoms include itching and bleeding. You can get the Piles treatment in Indore from the best doctor.
