Frequently asked questions about Piles.

1. What should I do first ?
   The first thing anyone should do is to educate themselves about the condition. Knowing the truth will not only ease your mind but also give you the necessary tools to make correct decisions about your medical care.


2. Do Piles run in the family ?
   It hasn't been medically proven, but people do tend to be more susceptible to piles if their parents have them. This could be due to a poor family diet or physical built.


3. Are Haemorrhoides dangerous ?
   Haemorrhoides are not inherently dangerous. Having said that, there are situations where Haemorrhoides can become gangrenous. This is dangerous, although rare.


4. How do I know if it's definitely piles ?
   The only way to be 100% sure is to visit your doctor. They'll need to know about your symptoms and may want to do a quick examination.


5. Should I see a doctor ?
   Generally speaking, Yes. If this is the first time you've been faced with them, it is very important that you have a doctor examine them to ensure that what you think are Haemorrhoides are in fact Haemorrhoides. There are several conditions that have conditions that mimic those of Haemorrhoides, some of them are life-threatening.


6. How long do they last ?
   Unfortunately, without taking remedial actions, Haemorrhoides can last a very, very long time. Unlike damage to your skin that can heal, Haemorrhoides have to deal with the constant abuse of the damaged tissue because of the need to defecate regularly. This makes repair on its own a very slow process. Fortunately, many options are available to make this process speed up tremendously.


7. Are men more susceptible to piles ?
   Piles can affect anyone. They're caused by increased pressure in the blood vessels in your bottom and there's no discrimination between the sexes.


8. Will they go away on their own ?
   The short answer is, No, at least not without help. The longer answer is that hemorrhoid is a chronic condition and it is nearly impossible for them to heal without taking at least a few simple steps to aid them.


9. Can Haemorrhoides bleed for weeks ?
   Yes, they can. If they do, anemia can result so careful attention should be paid to them if this is the case. There are steps you can take to reduce and eventually stop this bleeding.


10. What happens if I ignore them ?
    Ignoring your Haemorrhoides won't be the end of the world, unless, of course, what you have is actually something like colon cancer instead. Assuming that you do have Haemorrhoides, however, ignoring them will only bring a worsening of the condition over time. Eventually, you will regret the decision as more and more symptoms begin to affect you every hour of the day.


11. Can I fix these at home ?
    For the starting cases of Haemorrhoides, the answer is an unqualified yes. Even if you opt to have these taken care of surgically as a first option, you most likely will not have changed the conditions that caused them to form, causing their return likely in the future. Fixing them at home with natural remedies and alterations in hemorrhoid producing habits is a long term solution. But for chronic and longstanding cases , you have to take help of Kshar Sutra Therapy.


12. What if I'm pregnant ?
    Pregnancy brings special considerations to the treatment of Haemorrhoides. Since anything you use, herbal or by prescription, involves the introduction of bio-chemicals into the bloodstream, it is necessary to consult with a doctor first. However, there are manytherapeutic means and diet considerations that can be used effectively to minimize your hemorrhoidal symptoms. Pregnancy induced Haemorrhoides are typically, like pregnancy itself, temporary.


13. What's the best treatment to undergo ?
    It depends on your symptoms and your personal preference. There are various treatments available, including oral medicines ,creams, ointments, suppositories, injection therapy and Kshar Sutra Therapy. Major Surgery should be considered as a last option , if all other measures have been failed.


14. Will piles keep coming back ?
    It's hard to say, as piles are different for everyone. But there's plenty you can do to try and prevent them, involving a few simple changes to your diet and lifestyle.