FAQ’s
Piles, also called haemorrhoids, are swollen blood vessels in and around the anus or lower rectum. Symptoms may include bright red bleeding during bowel movements, itching, discomfort or a lump near the anus.
Many mild cases improve with dietary fibre, adequate fluid intake, avoiding straining and appropriate medical treatment. Other cases may need office-based procedures or surgery.
No. Rectal bleeding can have several causes, including fissures, inflammation, polyps and colorectal cancer. New or persistent bleeding should be assessed by a healthcare professional rather than automatically attributed to piles.
Eating fibre-rich foods, drinking adequate fluids, avoiding straining and responding promptly to the urge to pass stools may help reduce symptoms and recurrence.
Seek assessment if you have recurrent bleeding, persistent pain, a protruding lump or symptoms that do not improve with initial measures. Heavy bleeding or severe pain requires prompt medical attention.
