Piles are also known as hemroids, so when it comes to piles treatment, most of the same principles apply. Piles are swollen blood vessels which are either inside or directly outside of the rectum. They are caused due to veins that have become widened or twisted (also known as varicose veins). Varicose veins can be found anywhere on the body, but below the waist, and especially the legs is the most common location.

Piles vary in size and can range from just a speck, up to and beyond the size of a golf ball. Piles treatment varies depending on whether it is classified as an external or internal hemroid.

One of the main causes of piles is due to excessive straining while using the toilet. This puts unnecessary strain on the bowels and leads to a sad predicament for you. Pregnant women in particular are suffers of piles because of the extra pressure that the fetus puts on the belly, in addition to hormonal changes.

Some of the common symptoms for piles are

-Blood from the anus

-Perstant Pain and/or itchiness

-Pain while passing stools

-Bloody stools

It is important to seek some type of piles treatment quickly once they have been detected. Otherwise, complications such as infections, and abscesses can form. If you think that piles are bad, these complications are even more unpleasant.

Here are some things you can do at home to treat piles:

-Ice packs around the rectum. (But do not use the ice directly on the skin)

-Take warm baths

-Proper diet with plenty of fiber to make going to the bathroom easier.

-Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and reduce straining

In addition to fiber, there are many specific foods and recipes that have been proven to be an effective piles treatment. It is important to learn about and implement the home based remedies early, because as the expression goes: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.