Dr. Arvind lohan

Piles or haemorrhoids is a condition in which the rectal veins become inflamed, thus causing bleeding and swelling. Hemorrhoids are clumps or cushions of tissue which get aggregated around the anal canal and are full of blood vessels, muscle and elastic fibres. Piles can be of various sizes and are found inside the anus or around the anal region. However, piles found inside the anal canal are way more common than the external ones.

In most cases, this condition can be treated by taking required medicines along with following a high-fibre diet. However, in some cases, the piles might be severe and need to be removed surgically. The common symptoms of piles are blood discharge while eliminating faeces and abnormal enlargements around the anal region. Piles might also be characterised by excessive itching of the anal region and pain during defecating.

Causes

The most common and persistent cause of hemorrhoids is constipation. The straining action during constipation, for the evacuation of bowels, is among the biggest reasons for this condition. However, this is not the only cause of piles. Some of the other causes include:

1. Untreated gastric conditions like dysentry,
2. Weight of the increasing uterus and constipation during pregnancy,
3. Sedentary lifestyle,
4. Obesity, and
5. Genetic constitution

In Ayurvedic terms, piles are called ArshaShoola which translates to extremely painful conditions akin to the piercing of needles. This condition can be gotten rid of by availing of various Ayurvedic remedies.

Treatment

Surgical treatment of piles is not necessary; rather it has been observed that recurrence of the condition is experienced by people who usually undertake surgery. Treatment of piles using Ayurveda usually includes dietary and lifestyle changes; making most of the remedies easily implementable. Listed below are some Ayurvedic remedies:

1. Herbs: Herbs used for ayurvedic treatment of piles include Haritaki and jimikand.
2. Diet: Permanent moderation of diet is needed for the treatment of piles. Some dietary changes include:
   1. Starchy foods such as yellow pumpkin and potato should be avoided and replaced with fibrous foods.
   2. Inclusion of mango and sesame seeds adds bulk to the diet and helps in preventing constipation.
   3. Natural food softeners such as ‘jambul’, ‘amalaki’, dried figs and papaya are also recommended.
   4. Vegetables having larger amounts of roughage, such as turnip, onions, radish, ginger and bitter gourd should be added to the diet.
3. Lifestyle Changes: Some of the basic lifestyle changes include:
   1. Regular cleansing of the colon
   2. Regular exercise is mandatory
   3. A normal and healthy sex life should be followed. Aggravation of symptoms of piles is caused due to abnormal or excess sex.
   4. Avoiding sitting for long periods
   5. Consume enough water in a day (about 2-3 liters)

Why Ayurveda For Piles?

The biggest advantage of Ayurvedic treatment of piles is that it saves you from surgery and treats your condition as well as its symptoms naturally. A team of dedicated researchers creates the perfect blend of herbal formulations that can help you reduce the inflammation of hemorrhoids and the pain and bleeding associated with the condition. The best benefit of this condition is that it saves you from surgery. The treatment of both bleeding and non-bleeding piles and chronic constipation is taken care of. Go for ayurvedic treatment and you will immediately experience long-term relief from your symptoms. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult an ayurveda.

Water is an essential nutrient that is required by the body to perform its functions. Water is lost from the body due to various factors such as exercise and warm weather so it needs to be replenished on a regular basis.

Here are five reasons as to why you should increase your daily water intake.

1. To repair the muscles in the body - Water is vital to the muscles in the body as fatigue can set in due to the fluid imbalance in the cells. The muscles' performance is thus impaired to a large extent. Increasing fluid intake during and after exercising is recommended to keep muscles healthy.

2. Proper skin care - Lack of water in the body may be reflected on your face in the form of dry skin and wrinkles. Drinking enough water also prevents fluid loss from the body.

3. To allow the kidneys to function optimally - Kidneys function optimally when body fluid levels are normal. Lack of water causes kidney stones in warm weather and impairs the kidney function of regulating body waste.

4. Water helps in weight loss - Eating water-rich foods such as cucumber and spinach can help reduce the binge eating tendency. These food are voluminous foods which are absorbed slowly thus keeping the body full for longer.

5. Optimal bowel function - Optimal drinking of water allows free bowel movement. The fluids combined with fibre help in eliminating constipation.

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