HAEMORRHOIDS

Piles, or haemorrhoids, are swollen veins in the anus or protruding from it. They look like dark-red mulberries clustered around your anus. They’re usually a result of straining during constipation, a genetic predisposition to weak veins, pregnancy, heavy lifting or excessive standing, but are more often a result of the lack of fibre in the diet.

TREATMENT

Never delay passing your stools; try to establish a routine of going to the toilet and stick to it.
To prevent haemorrhoids during pregnancy take the time, every three hours, to have a 20 minute lie-down on your left side.
Topical preparations are a temporary relief and work well, but it’s important to also address the cause. If you ignore the underlying cause, the haemorrhoids may worsen and may result in your having to have them removed surgically.

CONSULT A DOCTOR

Let your doctor know that you have haemorrhoids – they may be the result of an underlying problem, and possibly liver disease.
Profuse bleeding of the haemorrhoids can result in anaemia.

AN ALTERNATIVE CHOICE

HOMEOPATHY

Take Ratanhia three times daily if you have a sensation of broken glass in your rectum when passing stool.
For a bruised and sore feeling, try Hamamelis.
During pregnancy, take Sepia.