Vithai Piles Hospital

  You can help prevent Piles by: ·          Eating foods that are high in fiber ·          Taking a stool softener or a fiber supplement ·          Drinking enough fluids every day ·          Not straining during bowel movements ·          Not sitting on the toilet for long periods of time

  Several conditions and habits are thought to cause Piles: ·          Chronic constipation or diarrhea ·          Straining too hard during bowel movements ·          Sitting on the toilet for a long time Straining, constipation, and prolonged sitting can all affect the blood flow in the area, causing blood to not move at its expected rate (known as pooling) within the vessels, leading to Piles. Factors that raise your risk of developing Piles: ·          Lack of  fiber  in the diet.  ·          Obesity: Being overweight can put pressure on the Piles tissue. ·          Aging: As we get older, the connective tissue in the rectum and anus becomes weaker, potentially resulting i...

  What Causes Piles? Piles are caused due to several reasons. These causes increase the pressure within the blood vessels supplying the anus and rectum and cause the vessels to swell. Watery or hard bowel movements (stools) Diet low in fiber Diseases of the liver that cause increased blood pressure in the vessels that supply the anus and rectum (portal hypertension), Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdomen) Family history Prolonged diarrhea Physical straining to lift heavy objects Rectal cancers Excessive weight gain A persistent cough, sneezing and vomiting (prolonged) Prolonged Squatting while defecating Anal Intercourse