Piles, or haemorrhoids, are swollen cushions of veins in the anal canal. They cause bleeding after passing stool, itching, discomfort and sometimes a lump that comes down. They are very common, and many people suffer in silence for months. This page explains the types and grades of piles, their causes and symptoms, how they are diagnosed and treated, and how Welling Homeopathy treats them.
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Piles at a glance
- What they are: swollen veins in the anal canal, either inside (internal) or under the skin around the anus (external).
- Main symptoms: bright red blood after stool, itching, discomfort, a lump or mucus discharge.
- Main causes: constipation, straining, low-fibre food, long sitting on the toilet, pregnancy and obesity.
- Do not assume: any rectal bleeding should be examined at least once, because bleeding is not always from piles.
- Our approach: individualised homeopathic treatment with advice on diet and bowel habits.
What is piles?
Piles are graded from one to four. Grade one bleed but stay inside, grade two come down on straining and go back by themselves, grade three need to be pushed back, and grade four stay outside. Internal piles lie inside the anal canal and usually bleed without pain. External piles lie under the skin around the anus and can be felt as a lump. If a blood clot forms in an external pile it causes a sudden, very painful, bluish lump called a thrombosed pile, which usually settles over about a week.
The most important step in managing piles is to soften the stool and avoid straining. Larger or persistent piles may need a procedure that a surgeon can advise.
Symptoms of piles
Common symptoms include:
- Bright red blood on the paper or in the toilet after passing stool
- Itching or irritation around the anus
- Pain or discomfort, especially when sitting
- A soft lump that comes out of the anus on straining
- Mucus discharge and a feeling of incomplete emptying
- Painful swelling or a lump near the anus
- A sudden, hard and painful lump if a clot forms in an external pile
- Soiling of underwear and a damp feeling
Causes and risk factors of piles
Common causes and risk factors include:
- Constipation and straining at stool
- A low-fibre diet and too little water
- Sitting for long periods on the toilet
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Obesity and a sedentary job
- Heavy lifting and chronic cough
- Long-standing diarrhoea
- Ageing and a family tendency
How piles is diagnosed
Piles are diagnosed by examination, and your doctor may also:
- Examine the anus and rectum with a gloved finger (digital examination)
- Use a small tube (proctoscope) to see internal piles
- Advise a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy if there is bleeding that persists, a change in bowel habit, anaemia or you are over 40
- Check your haemoglobin if there has been blood loss
- Look for other causes of bleeding such as fissures, polyps and colitis
Warning signs: when to get urgent help
Please see a doctor promptly, and go to the nearest hospital emergency department if there is:
- Heavy bleeding, large clots or bleeding that makes you dizzy or faint
- Black, tarry stools or blood mixed through the stool
- Any rectal bleeding that continues for more than a few weeks, or a change in bowel habit or weight loss, especially after the age of 40
- Sudden severe pain with a hard, tender lump at the anus
- Fever with pain, redness or swelling around the anus
Conventional treatment options
Conventional treatment depends on the grade and symptoms:
- Diet and habits: fibre, fluids and not straining, and sitz baths of warm water for 15 to 20 minutes
- Stool softeners and fibre supplements to reduce straining
- Creams, ointments and suppositories for short-term relief of pain and itching
- Office procedures such as rubber band ligation, sclerotherapy and infrared coagulation for internal piles
- Surgery (haemorrhoidectomy and other operations) for large, prolapsed or thrombosed piles, and for piles that do not respond to other treatment
Homeopathic medicines commonly considered for piles
These medicines are commonly considered in homeopathy for piles, with the symptom picture traditionally associated with each. They are listed for general information, not as a prescription.
Aesculus hippocastanum: dry, purple, painful piles with a dull aching in the lower back and a feeling of sticks in the rectum.
Hamamelis virginica: bleeding piles with soreness and a bruised feeling.
Nux vomica: piles with constipation and frequent ineffectual urging, in sedentary people who take spicy food, tea, coffee or alcohol.
Sulphur: burning and itching of the piles, worse from warmth and washing, with early-morning urging.
Aloe socotrina: heaviness with piles like a bunch of grapes that are relieved by cold water.
The right medicine is chosen only after detailed case-taking by an experienced doctor.
Wondering which medicine is right for your piles?
Every person with piles is different, and so is the medicine that works best for them. To discover the best-suited homeopathic medicines for piles for you, consult our experts. They will study your symptoms, your past treatment history and your personality, and then find the homeopathy medicines that suit you best.
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Homeopathic treatment of piles at Welling Homeopathy
At Welling Homeopathy the treatment of piles begins with a detailed consultation about your bleeding, pain and bowel habit, your diet, your constipation, your general health and your emotional state, together with your reports, so that treatment is tailor-made for you and not taken from a standard list.
Along with your homeopathic medicines, we give advice on diet, fluids and toilet habits, which are the foundation of lasting relief. The earlier you start after the first symptoms, the better.
Our clinical experience with this condition
Treatment of piles to be effective needs a tailor-made treatment for you. At Welling Homeopathy Clinic, we offer specially formulated homeopathy treatment for piles. The treatment for piles has been tried & tested and proven to work in more than 7000 patients of piles globally, every year. You too can be benefitted from our expertise in the treatment of piles. Get started today !!
Is Homeopathy Effective For Treatment Of Piles?
Yes, Homeopathy medicines can be effective for piles because custom-made Homeopathy medicines for piles from Welling Homeopathy are proven to cure piles permanently.
The custom-made Homeopathy medicines for piles has helped over 25,420 patients from 108 countries
The treatment is effective to cure symptoms of piles like blood in stools, pain, constipation, and more.
Usually, our patients feel better within 2-3 months of treatment and get a complete cure within 12-18 months,
The treatment is safe, natural, and not habit-forming, you can stop the medicines after cure.
The cure can be early or delayed depending on how soon you start your treatment after you feel the first symptoms of piles.
How To Cure Fissures and Piles Permanently?
Homeopathic formula developed at Welling Clinics can help you cure fissures and piles permanently and completely. We have advised over 7000 patients with piles and fissures and helped them get relived.
Homeopathic medicines can be a big boon for all those who suffer from painful and painless piles.
Homeopathic remedies not only help to alleviate the pain, bleeding, and suffering but also effectively cures the problem and thus avoiding the possibility of surgery.
Homeopathy is known to cure the piles' tendency and is also useful in acute attacks. Homeopathy helps in controlling the pain of piles as well as helps in preventing constipation associated with it.
Welling Clinic offers permanent solution for piles through our speciality treatment for piles.
The Homeopathic treatment can offer you painless and gentle solution for piles thats effective and permanent.
Get benefitted by our expertise of treating more than 4800 patients of piles.
Homeopathy is offered here as individualised, supportive care alongside your current treatment. Please do not stop, skip or change any prescribed medicine on your own; any change should be discussed with the doctor who prescribed it and with our specialists.
Dr. Sourabh Welling and the Welling Homeopathy team have over 25 years of experience treating patients, in our Mumbai clinics and online. The earlier you meet our specialists, the sooner your treatment can be planned around you.
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Self-care and lifestyle tips
These measures support general health and may ease symptoms, but they do not replace treatment when it is needed.
- Eat plenty of fibre from fruit, vegetables, salads, oats and whole grains, and increase it gradually, with plenty of water.
- Sit in a few inches of warm water for 15 to 20 minutes, three times a day, and dry the area completely afterwards.
- Do not strain, and do not sit on the toilet for more than a few minutes.
- Go when you feel the urge instead of holding on.
- Stay active, lose excess weight and avoid heavy lifting.
- Treat constipation early, and avoid long-term use of strong laxatives without advice.
Piles treatment in Mumbai at Welling Homeopathy
If you are looking for piles treatment in Mumbai, you can consult Dr. Sourabh Welling, M.D., and the senior specialists of Welling Homeopathy at our Mumbai clinics, or consult online from anywhere in India and abroad. Our doctors begin with a detailed case-taking so that your treatment is custom-made for you. See the Contact page for current clinic addresses and hours, or call +91 8080 850 950.
Frequently asked questions about piles
1. What is the homeopathic treatment for piles?
Homeopathic treatment is individualised: the medicine is chosen after detailed case-taking, based on your symptoms, bowel habit and general health. Aesculus, Hamamelis, Nux vomica and Sulphur are among those traditionally considered.
2. What is the difference between internal and external piles?
Internal piles lie inside the anal canal and usually bleed without pain, while external piles lie under the skin around the anus and can cause a painful lump.
3. Is bleeding always from piles?
No. Bleeding can also come from fissures, polyps, colitis or, rarely, bowel cancer. Any rectal bleeding should be examined at least once, and bleeding that persists or comes with a change in bowel habit or weight loss needs prompt tests.
4. Are piles and fissures the same?
No. Piles are swollen veins, while a fissure is a small tear in the lining of the anus that causes sharp pain with stool. They can occur together.
5. What foods help piles?
Fibre-rich food such as fruit, vegetables, salads, dal and whole grains, with plenty of water, keeps stool soft. Limit very spicy food, alcohol and excess tea or coffee, which can aggravate symptoms in some people.
6. Can I consult Welling Homeopathy online for piles?
Yes. You can share your history and reports and consult our specialists online from anywhere. We have been consulting patients online for 25 years.
7. Which is the best homeopathic medicine for piles?
There is no single best homeopathic medicine for piles. Aesculus, Hamamelis, Nux vomica, Sulphur and Aloe socotrina are among the medicines traditionally considered, but the right medicine depends on your symptoms, what brings them on or eases them, your general health and your personality. At Welling Homeopathy our specialists choose it after a detailed case-taking, so please consult them rather than choosing a medicine yourself.
8. How long does homeopathic treatment for piles take?
The duration depends on how long you have had piles, how severe it is, what treatment you have already taken and your general health. Some people notice a change in their symptoms within weeks, while others need several months of regular follow-up. Your specialist will explain what to expect at your first consultation and review your progress at each follow-up.
9. Is it safe to take homeopathic medicines along with my current medicines for piles?
Homeopathic medicines are highly diluted and are not known to interfere with other medicines, but you should always tell your doctor and our specialists about everything you take. Please do not stop, skip or change any prescribed medicine on your own; any change should be discussed with the doctor who prescribed it.
10. What are the early signs of piles?
Bright red blood on the paper after passing stool, itching or discomfort around the anus and a feeling of incomplete emptying are the usual early signs of piles.
11. What should I eat or avoid if I have piles?
Eat plenty of fibre from fruit, vegetables, salads, dal and whole grains, with plenty of water, and limit very spicy food, alcohol and excess tea or coffee, which can aggravate symptoms in some people.
12. What is the difference between conventional and homeopathic treatment of piles?
Conventional treatment of piles uses fibre and stool softeners, creams and suppositories, office procedures such as rubber band ligation and, for large piles, surgery. Homeopathic treatment, in contrast, is individualised: the medicine is chosen for you as a whole person, after detailed case-taking, and is offered alongside the conventional care that your doctor advises.
13. Who is the best homeopathy doctor for piles in Mumbai?
Dr. Sourabh Welling, M.D., founder of Welling Homeopathy, Mumbai, who has over 25 years of experience, treats piles with individualised homeopathic care, together with a team of senior specialists. You can consult him and the team at our Mumbai clinics or online.
14. Where can I get piles treatment in Mumbai, or consult online from outside India?
You can consult Welling Homeopathy at our clinics in Mumbai, or online by video or phone from anywhere in India and from other countries, where customised medicines are shipped where applicable and permitted. Call +91 8080 850 950 or book through our website.
15. What is the difference between piles and fissure?
Piles are swollen veins in the anal canal causing painless bleeding or lumps; a fissure is a tear causing sharp pain with passing stool.
16. Is bleeding with stool always piles?
No. Bleeding, especially after 40 or with a change in bowel habit, needs examination to rule out other causes.
17. Do piles need surgery?
Many settle with fibre, fluids and treatment; surgery is for larger or persistent piles.
Related Reading
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- Homeopathy Remedies For External Piles
- 10 Best Homeopathic Medicines for Treatment of Anal Fissure
- 10 Best Homeopathic Medicines for Treatment of Anal Fistula
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Disclaimer: this page is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Results vary from person to person.
