One of the natural remedies on how to treat piles is by using bitter cola and onions.
Pile also called hemorrhoids are lumps or swollen veins that occur inside or around the anus and rectum. This lumps/swollen veins vary in sizes and is usually brings discomfort especially when sitting.
Piles (hemorrhoids) can be classified into two namely;
- internal
- external
When we talk of internal piles, they are usually formed above a point of 2-3cm inside the back passage which is the anal canal or in the upper part of the anal canal or lower rectum.
According to medical professionals, internal piles can be graded into four as outlined below:
- Grade 1: At this grade, the hemorrhoids growth does not show symptoms and does not protrude out of the anus.
- Grade 2: The piles sometimes prolapse from the anus but go back inside on its own.
- Grade 3: This is the point where the piles prolapse but only recede within the anus with manual interference.
- Grade 4: Grade four which is the last grade is when the piles prolapse outside of the anus and a person cannot push them back in and if force is applied can result to serious health issues.
On the other hand, external piles are as a result of the internal hemorrhoids which at some point has enlarged and drop down such that they hang outside the anus.
External piles are seen nearer the surface, below a point 2-3 cm inside the back passage. They are very itchy and most times painful especially when a blood clot develops which block blood flow.
External piles, or hemorrhoids that have blood clot require immediate medical treatment. So if you have such pile, you need to see a doctor for appropriate treatment.
A person can develop both internal and external piles at the same time while most persons develop either internal or external pile.
There are different stages of piles (hemorrhoids) which includes;
Piles can sometimes heal on its own but most times it requires treatments, especially is severe cases like bleeding and pains.
Now the question everyone asks is “What causes piles (hemorrhoids)? What are the symptoms? How can one prevent it? How to treat piles / How can it be treated or permanently cured?
Relax, I will give you answers to those questions especially on how to treat piles!
What causes Piles (hemorrhoids)
There are many things that can cause piles to develop. Listed below are the most common causes of piles:
The general most common causes of pile include:
- increased pressure in the lower rectum.
- chronic constipation
- chronic diarrhea
- lifting heavy weights
- straining when passing a stool
other causes are:
- Excess sugar intake
- Eating a low-fiber diet
- Straining when you go to the toilet
- Pile may occur during pregnancy
- Sitting down for a long period of time especially on the toilet
- Long-lasting diarrhea
- Having anal intercourse
- Regularly lifting heavy items
- Excessive weight gain
Haven seen what causes piles, let’s now take a look at the symptoms.
What are the symptoms of Piles (hemorrhoids)
- Mucus discharge after going to the toilet
- Bright red blood after you poo
- An itchy anus
- Feeling like you still need to poo after going to the toilet
- Lumps around your anus
- Pain around your anus after you go to the toilet
How can one prevent it?
- To prevent pile, cut down your excess sugar intake
- Drink lots of fluid (water)
- Ensure to eat plenty of fibre to keep your poo soft
- Avoid too much of straining when you go to the toilet
- Watch your weight during pregnancy
- Don’t sit down for too long especially on the toilet
- Wipe your bottom with damp toilet paper
- Avoid having anal intercourse
- Avoid too much intake of alcohol and caffeine (like tea, coffee and cola) to avoid constipation
- Treat diarrhea as soon as it occurs
- Avoid regularly lifting heavy items
- Maintain a moderate weight
- Take a warm bath
- Keep your bottom clean and dry
- Exercise regularly
- Eat a healthy diet
If you are suffering from pile, avoid the followings:
- do not ignore the urge to poo
- do not push too hard when pooing
- do not wipe your bottom too hard after you poo
- do not spend more time than you need to on the toilet
- do not take painkillers that contain codeine, as they can cause constipation
- do not take ibuprofen if your piles are bleeding
How to Treat Piles
How can pile (hemorrhoids) be treated or permanently cured?
Most at times, natural remedies are the best when it comes to treatment of piles. Although some of the natural remedies takes time but it can effectively cure it and you will say goodbye to piles for the rest of your life.
Let’s discuss on how to treat pile using bitter cola and onions.
How To Treat Pile Using Bitter Cola And Onions
BITTER COLA AND ONION FOR PILES – Things needed
- 2 Red onion
- 2 bitter cola
- 2 liters of water
Procedure for Preparation
- Grind the bitter cola and slice the onions.
- Put it in the pot and add two liters of water
- Allow to boil for 30 minutes and then drink while it’s warm.
Dosage
Drink one 100ml morning, and evening.
Repeat when it finishes.
- NOTE: Do not take if you’re allergic to bitter cola or red onions.
Hospital treatment for piles
If after the natural remedies on how to treat piles has been taken and the pile persist, we advise you opt for hospital treatments.
Getting a treatment does not prevent piles so you should talk to your doctor about the best treatment for you.
There two types of hospital treatment namely;
- treatment without surgery
- surgical treatment
Treatment without surgery
Outlined below are the common hospital treatments of piles without surgery:
- Electrotherapy: This type of treatment involves applying a gentle electric current to your piles to make them shrink
- Sclerotherapy: In this treatment, a liquid is injected into your piles to make them shrink
- Infrared Coagulation: In infared coagulation, an infrared light is used to cut the blood supply to your piles to make them shrink. For this treatment, you’ll be awake but the area will be numbed and you are not expected to go home the day its being done.
Surgical Treatment
You can opt for surgical treatment to remove your pile if the natural remedies and treatment without surgery did not work.
The surgical treatments for piles include the followings:
- Haemorrhoidectomy: This is the process of cutting out the piles
- Haemorrhoidal Artery Ligation: In this type of treatment, stitches are used to cut the blood supply to your piles to make them shrink
- Stapled Haemorrhoidopexy: This involves stapling back your piles inside your anus
In stapled haemorrhoidopexy treatment of how to treat piles, the patients are required to be asleep f and may need to stay in hospital for more than 1 day.
Summary
Pile also called hemorrhoids are lumps or swollen veins that occur inside or around the anus and rectum. This lumps/swollen veins vary in sizes and is usually brings discomfort especially when sitting.
A person can develop both internal and external piles at the same time while most persons develop either internal or external pile.
Piles can sometimes heal on its own but most times it requires treatments, especially is severe cases like bleeding and pains.
Most at times, natural remedies are the best when it comes to treatment of piles. Although some of the natural remedies takes time but it can effectively cure it and you will say goodbye to piles for the rest of your life
If after the natural remedies has been taken and the pile persist, we advise you opt for hospital treatments.
Getting a treatment does not prevent piles so you should talk to your doctor about the best treatment for you.
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