Symptoms Of Piles That You Need to Know About

Piles, also known as emerods or hemorrhoids all point to one medical problem---a swelling found inside the anal canal. If you think this swelling is a mild medical problem then wait till you discover that these swellings can be as big as the size of a grape. Imagine that in your anus or rectum and you will probably be able to understand the discomfort and pain faced by those who are suffering from the symptoms of piles.

Degrees of piles

Piles are usually found inside the anal canal but not all piles are found inside. There are piles that hang down from the canal. There are many different signs of hemorrhoids and there are also different degrees depending on their severity.

1. First Degree Piles
   These are piles that swell and bleed on the inside of the anal canal area. And since they are inside they cannot be seen.
2. Second Degree Piles
   Most of these types of hemorrhoids are prolapse or they are those that stick out from the anus when you strain your bowel. They are larger than the first degree piles and return inside the anus after bowel movement.
3. Third Degree Piles
   These are seen from out of the anus but unlike the second degree piles they do not return on their own even after bowel movement unless they are pushed back in.
4. Fourth Degree Piles
   These are the worst since they are painful and are extremely swollen. These piles stick out of the anus and do not return even when you push them back inside the anus. If you are suffering from these then you would soon know it and you will be absolutely desperate to find a treatment for piles, that works.

A non medical professional would not be able to easily identify if they are already suffering from hemorrhoids. However, there are symptoms of piles you can watch out for not only to make you become aware of your condition but also to discuss with your doctor.

• Lump on the anus
• Pain when opening the bowels
• Itching accompanied by a slimy discharge
• Bright red blood found in the anus
• A feeling that you have not emptied your bowel completely

There are no concrete findings as to how piles develop. However, doctors believe that the tissue that connects the muscle layers underneath the anus and the anal cushions may be responsible for their eventual development.

If you are regularly constipated forcing you to strain when emptying your bowels then you are at risk of developing piles. It can also be caused by other factor like a low fiber diet, pregnancy, cancer, family history and chronic diarrhea.