Haemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lower rectum and anus. The anus is at the end of the rectum and is the opening through which bowel movements pass from your body. Haemorrhoids are a common problem. Another name for them is piles. Hemorrhoids may be inside the rectum (internal) or around the anus (external). Internal hemorrhoids are often painless, but sometimes cause a lot of bleeding. The internal veins may stretch and even fall down (prolapse) through the anus to outside the body. The veins may then become irritated and painful. External hemorrhoids can be seen or felt easily around the anal opening. When the swollen veins are scratched or broken by straining, rubbing, or wiping, they sometimes bleed.

Causes

• Strain during bowel movements

• Sitting for long periods of time on the toilet

• Having chronic diarrhea or constipation

• Being obese

• Being pregnant

• Regular heavy lifting

• Eating a low fiber diet

Symptoms

• Bleeding from the anus

• Pain during bowel moments

• Mucous discharge from the anus

• Lumps near the anus

• Anal itching

• Constipation

Homeopathy in piles:

Homeopathy works very effectively in managing piles and its symptoms. It offers long term relief and eliminates the risk of re-occurrence by focusing on roots of the problem.  The length of homeopathic treatment for piles depends upon the duration of the symptoms, their intensity, and how quickly a person responds to medicines. The treatment period can range from a few weeks to a few months. Homeopathic medicines work at the root level and can modify these genetic tendencies thus reducing chances of relapse and recurrence of the condition significantly.