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   piles

   /pʌɪlz/

   plural

   • 1. haemorrhoids.

   Word Origin late Middle English: probably from Latin pila ‘ball’ (because of the globular form of external haemorrhoids).

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2. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 239454Piles: Symptoms, causes, and treatments - Medical News Today

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   Feb 10, 2023 · Piles are swollen veins in the lower anus and rectum that can cause discomfort, bleeding, and prolapse. Learn about the risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment options for piles, also known as hemorrhoids.

3. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › hemorrhoidsHemorrhoids - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Aug 25, 2023 · Hemorrhoids (HEM-uh-roids), also called piles, are swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum. Hemorrhoids are similar to varicose veins. Hemorrhoids can develop inside the rectum, called internal hemorrhoids. They also can develop under the skin around the anus, called external hemorrhoids.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HemorrhoidHemorrhoid - Wikipedia

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   Hemorrhoids (or haemorrhoids), also known as piles, are vascular structures in the anal canal. [ 7 ] [ 8 ] In their normal state, they are cushions that help with stool control. [ 2 ] They become a disease when swollen or inflamed ; the unqualified term hemorrhoid is often used to refer to the disease. [ 8 ]

5. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesHemorrhoids Treatment, Symptoms, Causes & Prevention

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   Jan 18, 2021 · Hemorrhoids, or piles, are swollen veins inside or outside of your anus and rectum. Learn about the types, causes, diagnosis and treatment of hemorrhoids, and how to prevent them.

6. patient.info › piles-haemorrhoidsPiles (Haemorrhoids): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - Patient

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   Oct 2, 2024 · Internal piles are deeper and initially form above a point 2-3 cm inside the back passage (anal canal) in the upper part of the anal canal or lower rectum (the last part of the large bowel that connects to the anal canal). External piles. External piles start off nearer the surface, below a point 2-3 cm inside the back passage.

7. www.webmd.com › digestive-disorders › understandingHemorrhoids: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - WebMD

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   Aug 16, 2023 · Hemorrhoids can be a painful and uncomfortable condition. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatment options in this comprehensive guide.

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   What are piles & how are they treated?

   • Piles are inflamed and swollen collections of tissue that develop in the anal area. Also called hemorrhoids, they can develop inside or outside the anus and be itchy and painful. We look at symptoms, causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment options that range from lifestyle changes to surgery.

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   What does a pile feel like?

   • External piles, however, can be itchy or painful. Larger piles may cause a mucous discharge, which may irritate the skin around the anus. You may have a sense of fullness in the anus, or a feeling of not fully emptying your back passage when you go to the toilet. What do piles look like?

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   What causes piles in men and women?

   • Apart from pregnancy, the possible causes of piles in men are the same as for women. Piles are common during pregnancy. This is probably due to pressure effects of the baby lying above the rectum and anus, and also the affect that the change in hormones during pregnancy can have on the veins.

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   Are piles painful?

   • Small internal piles are usually painless, because there are no pain-sensitive nerve fibres where they are located. External piles, however, can be itchy or painful. Larger piles may cause a mucous discharge, which may irritate the skin around the anus.

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9. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 73938Hemorrhoids: Symptoms, causes, and treatments

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   Jan 25, 2024 · Hemorrhoids, or piles, are common irritations around the rectum and can be extremely painful. Learn what causes hemorrhoids, how to avoid them, and more.