What You Need to Know About Piles, Hemorrhoids & Anal Fissure and How to Prevent Them
Piles (also called hemorrhoids ) are pieces of tissue in the area between your anus and rectum that contain blood vessels. They are present in every single person. It's only when they are enlarged that they are considered abnormal. Hemorrhoids are divided into: 1) Internal hemorrhoids They are usually painless because the nerve fibres that supply them belong to the nerve supply of the intestine, which cannot be felt. An enlarged internal hemorrhoid may pull down the surrounding tissue and protrude from the anus. They can bleed, especially when hard stools injure the lining of the anal canal. Sometimes, they can prolapse, i.e. protrude from your anus. 2) External hemorrhoids They can be felt as bulges at your anus. They are easily prey to blood clots, which can make them very painful. Sometimes, they may heal and leave a tag of skin protruding from the anus. An anal fissure is a tear occurring in your anus area. It can be very painful during bowel movement especially when your s...