Dr Seow Choen is an experienced colorectal surgeon at Seow Choen Colorectal Centre in Singapore. Here, he shares a document elaborating on causes, symptoms and treatments for piles. This article will help piles patients understand the treatments and get cured. To know more about piles visit http://www.colorectalcentre.com/eng/piles.html

1. Causes, Symptoms and Treatments of Piles- Seow-Choen
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2. What are piles all about?
Piles, medically known as
hemorrhoids are enlarged and
swollen blood vessels that
become inflamed and are
found in the anal canal. They
blood vessels appear in the
form of masses and contain
support tissues and elastic
fibers. Piles are normally
associated with pain and
bleeding while defecating.
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3. Where do piles develop?
• Hemorrhoids are seen to develop internally or externally.
• Internal piles occur inside the anus and external piles that occur
outside the anus.
• Typically, internal piles are found from 2 to 4cm above the
opening of the anus.
• External piles also known as perianal hematoma occur on the
outside edge of the anus.
• People are commonly seen to suffer from the internal ones.
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4. What are the different types of piles?
• First degree piles: These are internal piles that cause bleeding
but do not prolapse
• Second degree piles: These are piles that prolapse during
bowel movement but reduce spontaneously
• Third degree piles: These are piles that are always outside of
the bottom and it is possible to push them back
• Fourth degree piles: One of the most chronic cases where
piles are permanently prolapsed and cannot be reduced
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5. What are the signs and symptoms of piles?
• In most cases hemorrhoids are not serious and go away on
their own after a few days. Following are the symptoms of
piles:
1. A solid lump may be felt around the anus. It consists of
coagulated blood, called a thrombosed external
hemorrhoid. This can be painful.
2. After going to the toilet, there might be a feeling that the
bowels are still full
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6. 3. Bright red blood will appear after a bowel movement
4. Itchiness around the anus
5. Mucus discharge when emptying the bowels
6. Pain while defecating
7. The area around the anus may be red and sore
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7. What are the causes of this disease?
• The blood vessels present around the anus and rectum will
stretch under pressure and may swell or form lumps.
• Inflamed veins can develop when pressure increases in the
lower rectum.
• This may occur due to:
1. Severe constipation
2. Chronic diarrhea
3. Pregnancy
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8. 4. Lifting heavy weights
5. Straining when passing a stool
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9. What are the treatment options for piles?
1. Laxatives for constipation
2. Hemorrhoid creams and ointments
3. Warm baths
4. Drinking lots of water
5. Cold compresses (a cold water soaked cloth or flannel)
6. Include lot of fiber in your diet
7. In severe case, the patient might have to undergo a surgery
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10. For treating piles, you need to look for good clinics that offer
hemorrhoid treatments at cost effective rates. To search for the
top clinics use the internet. Once you find appropriate center,
fix and appointment with the doctor.
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12. About Doctor & Clinic
Dr Franics Seow Choen
Colorectal Surgeon
MBBS, FRCSEd, FAMS
Tel: (65) 6738 6887
Email: info@colorectalcentre.com
Clinic Address: 290 Orchard Road,
#06-06 Paragon Shopping Centre,
Singapore 238859
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