What are haemorrhoids?
Haemorrhoids (or piles) are swollen blood vessels in and around the bottom that can bleed, make you feel itchy and uncomfortable, and even cause pain. There are different types of haemorrhoids, such as internal and external ones, and sometimes they can develop blood clots (thrombosed haemorrhoids) or come out of the bottom (prolapsed haemorrhoids).
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Tips & advice
Take a look at our tips and advice for preventing, soothing and treating piles.
Good & Bad Foods for Haemorrhoids
What you eat and how much you drink can have a significant impact on your digestion, among other bodily functions. Making sure you’re eating a balanced diet with plenty of fibre could help to fend off constipation and prevent the development of haemorrhoids. Read on to find out more about the types of foods that can be good and bad for piles.
How to avoid making haemorrhoids worse
If you have painful, itchy or uncomfortable haemorrhoids the very last thing you want to do is make the symptoms any worse. Eating well and drinking plenty of water, among other simple things, can make a difference. Here are a few things you can try to help manage the bothersome symptoms and feel more comfortable.
Piles in Men: Symptoms & Causes
Piles, also known as haemorrhoids, are common among men and can appear as a number of symptoms, including bright red blood when you go to the toilet, lumps around the anus, as well as pain and itchiness. Over-straining on the toilet or overexerting yourself at the gym could contribute to the development of piles, but treatment and relief is available in a variety of formats.