Understanding Piles (Hemorrhoids) and Effective Homeopathic Treatments

Hello friends! I am Dr. Shweta Joshi, and I warmly welcome you to my blog, Doctor Joshi Homeopathy. In today’s discussion, we will explore piles—also known as hemorrhoids or in Hindi, बवासीर. We will learn what piles are, how they develop, and discuss some of the best homeopathic medicines that can effectively treat this condition. This video will be very helpful, so please watch it till the end. Let’s get started.

What Are Piles?

Piles are a common health problem nowadays. To understand piles better, it’s important first to know the basic structure of our digestive system. The digestive system has three main parts: the small intestine छोटी आंत, the large intestine बड़ी आंत, and the rectum गुदा, which ends at the anal opening एनल ओपनिंग or एनस.

Piles develop when the veins in the rectum and anus—our body's waste passage—become swollen or inflamed. This swelling or inflammation in the veins causes discomfort, especially during bowel movements, making stool passage painful and uncomfortable.

Types of Piles

There are primarily two types of piles: external and internal. External piles appear outside the anal opening and can be seen or felt as swollen veins under the skin. Internal piles develop inside the rectum where swollen veins are not visible or palpable from outside.

Symptoms to Watch For

Common symptoms include itching and pain around the anus, swelling near the anal opening, difficulty and discomfort while passing stool, and sometimes bleeding. Piles may also cause irritation when sitting and in some cases, patients may notice blood during bowel movements or even back pain.

Causes of Piles

The most common cause is recurrent constipation. If you regularly experience difficulty passing stools, you are at higher risk of developing piles. Other contributing factors include obesity, pregnancy (due to pressure of the enlarged uterus slowing digestion), lifting heavy weights, repeated diarrhea, and jobs requiring prolonged sitting.

Homeopathic Treatments for Piles

Homeopathy offers several effective medicines that can help you get rid of piles without surgery. Some popular medicines include:

• Aloe Socotrina: Best for bleeding piles with a sensation that something is falling from the anus. Relieved by cold applications.

• Aesculus: For non-bleeding hemorrhoids with shooting pain following bowel movements.

• Nux Vomica: Suitable for those with piles due to prolonged sitting or alcohol consumption.

• Hamamelis: Effective for painful bleeding piles with pulsating pain.

• Nitric Acid: Suitable if you have piles along with anal fissures.

• Muretic Acid: Useful for pregnant women with sensitive and painful piles.

• Thuja: For external piles that feel like lumps around the anus.

Along with medicines, a combination remedy called BC No. 17 can be taken in tablet form, and Aesculus cream can be applied externally for relief.

Precautions to Follow

• Avoid foods that worsen constipation like fatty, fried, and spicy foods.

• Include fiber-rich foods in your diet to ensure smooth bowel movements.

• Drink plenty of water for proper hydration.

• Warm water sitz baths or hot water bags can soothe the pain and swelling.

• Incorporate light exercise or yoga; avoid sitting for long periods to prevent piles from worsening.

By following these treatment and lifestyle measures, you can manage and resolve piles effectively.