Piles are common and most people have some bleeding from them once in a while. Piles also known as haemorrhoids (Arsha in Ayurved) are caused due to swelling and inflammation of the veins present in the rectum and anus. ‘Arsha’ (hemorrhoids) is an ailment that affects all economical groups of population. Though the disease is within the limits of management, it has its own complications like severe hemorrhage, inflammation, and thrombosis, by which a patient gets severe pain and is unable to continue his routine work. Piles treatment through Ayurveda has been quite effective. The ayurveda treatment is a holistic method with no or a very few side-effects.
Causes
There are several factors that increase your risk of developing piles. Some of the common factors that might lead to piles are
- genetic tendency (due to weak rectal veins, and walls) and
- poor tone of muscle in the rectal region,
- constipation (hard stool).
- other factors that contribute to piles are obesity, inactive or sedentary lifestyle, chronic or prolonged cough,
- pregnancy,
- excessive use of laxatives
- weight lifting on a daily basis.
The cause of the condition categorize into its type. Ayurvedic treatment for piles depends on its type – external (present outside the anal verge) and internal (occur inside the rectum).
Symptoms
The symptoms of piles vary depending upon the site of piles, duration of symptoms and your overall health. External piles cause swelling outside the anus, irritation and itching. In some people, they can be painful sometimes but they usually do not bleed. Internal piles bleed during passage of hard stools but they are usually not painful. At times there can be slimy discharge of mucus from the piles. Based on their severity they can be classified into four grades (1 to 4). If you notice bleeding in when you pass stool consult a doctor for advice. Haemorrhoids /piles symptoms usually respond to treatment in a few days.
Types
External (outside the anal region) and internal (inside the rectum).
Ayurveda for Piles
Panchkarma – basti, Gudpuran, snehan, swedan, leech etc (as per Amruta Ayurved’s ayurvedic Doctors advice) are very effective. Acharya Sushruta has considered four curative measures for the treatment of Arsha (hemorrhoids).
- Bheshaja / Medicine
- Kshara Karma
- Agni Karma
- Shastra Karma
Ayurveda medicines for piles can also prove quite useful in reducing constipation. Ghee, buttermilk and vegetables roughage in diet can also reduce constipation. Piles ayurvedic treatment aims to reduce the constipation , relieve pain and reduce the pile mass. Treatment options for piles include certain lifestyle changes that you can take on your own such as changes in diet.
Remedies for ayurveda treatment can relieve pain or discomfort associated with piles. However, in case you have already undergone self medication for piles and have also tried home remedies and have failed, consult an ayurvedic practitioner at Amruta Ayurved.
Keep the anal area clean.
Use a sitz-bath with hot water.
The Combination of kshara karma, conservative treatment, diet restrictions, and life style modifications administered over a period of one year is effective in obliterating the pile mass as well as preventing recurrence on a long-term basis.
All Type of Ayurveda treatments for Piles are available at Amruta Ayurved Panchkarma Center, Thane, Mumbai, India. Mob – 9869105594
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