What is Piles?
Hemorrhoids are inflamed masses of tissues, muscles and fibres that grow in the anal canal. When inflamed, they are known as Piles. Piles more often than not can be treated using regular medical intervention and diet. In some cases though, surgical removal is required. Piles can affect both males and females at any time during their life span. They may be dry or they may bleed. They may also be internal or external.
Hemorrhoids are inflamed masses of tissues, muscles and fibres that grow in the anal canal. When inflamed, they are known as Piles. Piles more often than not can be treated using regular medical intervention and diet. In some cases though, surgical removal is required. Piles can affect both males and females at any time during their life span. They may be dry or they may bleed. They may also be internal or external.
Other than regular causes of piles like chronic constipation,
chronic diarrhoea, lifting heavy objects regularly, pregnancy etc. it could
also be hereditary.
Overview of Piles Treatment
Piles treatment may usually be done using regular OTC medicines. Sufficient fluid
intake and a fibre-rich diet usually suffice as an effective line of treatment.
Regular exercising, yoga, walking, swimming etc. are all very effective in
treating the same. Of all patients who take medical help for Piles, about 10%
need surgical removal.
Effectiveness of Ayurvedic
Treatment for Piles
Ayurvedic Treatment for Piles may easily be done at home by the following methods:
·
If dry, apply
sesame oil and then give warm fomentation.
·
Sitting on warm
water.
·
Make a paste of
equal quantities of long pepper and turmeric in cow’s milk and apply the same
on the piles.
·
Taking 4 figs
twice daily over a period of 4 weeks. Soak 4 figs in water the whole night and
eat it the next morning first thing. Repeat the process in the evening.
A little about Piles
Ayurvedic Medicine
Ayurveda has some very effective medicines that may be taken as Piles Ayurvedic Medicine. Some of them
are:
·
Chebulic Myroblan
of ‘Harad’ in Hindi is one such medicine. It is an effective cure for a lot of
diseases including Piles.
·
The wonder-plant
Aloe Vera is a very effective Ayurvedic medicine to treat this.
·
Isabgol or
Psylium Husk due to its rich fibre content is an effective medicine.
