Various treatments for piles / hemorrhoids

Ayurveda offers various treatments for piles, also known as hemorrhoids. The primary focus is on managing the symptoms, reducing pain and inflammation, and preventing recurrence. Here are some common Ayurvedic approaches for piles:

What are Piles?

“Piles” is a layman word and “Hemorrhoids” is the medical term which is nothing but enlarged and tortious blood vessels in the anal canal

These piles or hemorrhoids are mainly of two types

1.External hemorrhoids or external piles

2.Piles / Hemorrhoids - Hitam Ayurveda

External hemorrhoids are generally painful whereas internal hemorrhoids are painless unless they prolapse out and strangulate

Internal hemorrhoids are very common; They are again of four types depending upon the grade of prolapse

Stage 1In this stage there will not be any prolapse during defecation. Only feature found is painless bleeding.

Stage 2:In this stage piles come out during defecation and they spontaneously reduce by its own. Many a times person won’t recognize this

Stage 3In this stage piles come out during defecation and won’t go in spontaneously. They need to be reduced manually.

Stage 4In this stage they come out during defecation and they remain outside even after the defecation. If this stage is neglected, results in strangulation (twisting of hemorrhoids) thrombosis (clotting of blood in hemorrhoid) and suppuration (infection)

What Causes Piles?

Less intake of water

Consumption of refined food which lacks fiber

Use of western commode

Pregnancy

More consumption of red meat

Prolonged time on the commode

Postponement of reflex to defecate

Alcohol

What are the Symptoms?

Bleeding during defecation

Painful swelling at the anal verge

Discomfort

Lump around the anal verge

Itching

The feeling of obstruction during defecation

How can we prevent Piles?

Avoid spicy food

Take plenty of water and fluids

Avoid refined food and junk food

Take more leafy vegetables

Avoid usage of the western commode and use Indian commode

Obey natural reflexes and don’t postpone defecation

Avoid prolonged sitting

Avoid alcohol and coffee

Be active and do physical exercise

Benefits of KSHARAKARMA?

No cuts, No bleed, No sutures, No bed rest, No hospitalization and very less pain and definitely no recurrence

Procedures besides KSHARAKARMA

Besides KSHARAKARMA we offer wide variety of procedures for different types of hemorrhoids in our premises, they are:

• Kshara sutra

• Radio frequency ablation

• Vessel sealer

• Laser

• We have some combination therapies to tailor made treatment

• Mucopexy and Ksharakarma

• Trans anal suture rectopexy and Ksharakarma

• Laser hemorrhoidoplasty and Ksharakarma