Here’s all you need to know about bawaseer and its treatment!
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What is Bawaseer?
Bawaseer, also known as piles or hemorrhoids, is a condition in which the veins of the rectum or lower anus get swollen up. They appear like that of varicose veins. Hemorrhoids can be generally classified into two types, external and internal.
The external hemorrhoids are the ones that come outside the anus after being developed inside, whereas internal hemorrhoids are those that develop and remain inside the anus.
Lifestyle changes and medicines can help control the symptoms of bawaseer. However, if they start to bleed and cause discomfort, you may need to get surgery. Sometimes natural remedies can also help cope with the symptoms of bawaseer.
Bawaseer in English
Bawaseer in English is called piles. Piles or hemorrhoids is a painful condition that results from swollen veins in the rectum or lower anus. Medications can help manage the symptoms of bawaseer. In some cases piles surgery (hemorrhoidectomy) may be necessary.
Bawaseer Ki Alamat
Bawaseer ki alamat neeche di gae hain. Bawaseer symptoms vary according to its type. They can be described as:
External hemorrhoids
External hemorrhoids develop outside the anus. Their symptoms can be:
- Irritation and itching around the anal region
- Swelling around anus
- Discomfort or pain
- Bleeding from the anal region
Internal hemorrhoids
Internal hemorrhoids develop inside of the anus. They seldom show any symptoms or cause pain. But they may show up when you pass stool or strain for a bowel movement. It may cause:
- Bright red blood with stool
- Prolapsed hemorrhoids- that try to push themselves outside of the anus. It can be a painful condition.
Thrombosed hemorrhoids
Due to the pooling down of blood, a clot can form outside of the anus, causing pain. Thrombosed hemorrhoids are often formed due to external hemorrhoids. It may show the signs and symptoms of:
- A formation of hard lump and pain around the anal region
- Inflammation and swelling at the anal region
- Formation of a lump around the anus
Types of Bawaseer
They can be described as:
- First-degree piles- they are small inflammations inside your anus that may bleed but do not come out. Therefore they are not visible.
- Second-degree piles- they are larger in size than first degree. However, they may come out when you pass the stool and may go back on their own when you are done.
- Third-degree- also known as prolapsed hemorrhoids, they appear outside the anus. One may feel them hanging on the anus. However, they can be reinserted with hands.
- Fourth degree- they are large in size and remain outside the anus. To get rid of them, you need treatment or surgery.
External piles may form a lump outside the anus that can be very itchy and painful. A blood clot can form causing severe pain due to blockage of blood flow. External piles or thrombosed piles need urgent treatment.
Causes of Bawaseer
Bawaseer can occur when your anal veins get swollen. It can happen due to various reasons such as:
When you strain too much when going to the toilet. Most commonly, it happens when you have long-lasting diarrhea or constipation.
- Increasing age- as it causes weakening of anal canals
- Having a persistent cough
- Lifting heavyweights
- Straining while passing stool
- Pregnancy- when you are pregnant, the weight on your tummy increases. Hence it can cause you to develop bawaseer.
Bawaseer Ka Ilaaj
Bawaseer ka ilaaj bohat se tareekon se kia ja sakta hai. Your doctor can recommend a range of treatments depending on your condition such as:
Diet
Most commonly, bawaseer can occur due to straining during bowel movements that can occur due to prolonged constipation. Dietary changes can help get rid of constipation. For that, you should incorporate fiber-rich foods such as apples, bananas, vegetables, and bran bread.
You can also consume cucumbers and wheat to prevent constipation. Drink plenty of water as it helps soften stool. Also, avoid caffeine intake as it can exacerbate constipation.
Bodyweight
Being overweight can increase the chances of bawaseer. Therefore shed extra pounds to prevent it. You should keep your weight healthy according to your body mass index.
Moreover, for the prevention of bawaseer, the healthcare providers advise you to do moderate exercise five days a week. Workout can help you prevent putting strain during a bowel movement, hence reducing the chances of bawaseer.
Medications
Various medications can help you deal with bawaseer. The healthcare providers may prescribe you:
Over-the-counter pain relievers in the form of pads, tablets, ointments, and creams to get get rid of pain and swelling in the anal region. They can help lower pain but do not use them more than seven days straight in a row as they can cause thinning of the skin of the anal region and irritation.
Pain killers can lead to further complications. Therefore to prevent them, you must use over-the-counter pain relievers topically as directed by your physician.
Your healthcare provider may also prescribe corticosteroids to lower inflammation.
If bawaseer occurs due to prolonged constipation, the healthcare providers will give laxatives to get rid of them. In this way, complications of bawaseer can be prevented.
Banding
The healthcare provider places an elastic band around the base of the hemorrhoid, cutting out its blood supply. It can help with all types of hemorrhoids except grade 4.
Sclerotherapy
The healthcare providers inject medicines to shrink the piles. It can be used as an alternative to banding for grade I, II, and III piles.
Infrared light coagulation
It is also known as infrared coagulation, in which infrared rays are used to burn the hemorrhoid tissue.
Hemorrhoidectomy
It is a procedure in which excessive blood tissues that cause bleeding are removed surgically. Being is the most effective treatment for bawaseer, it has its own complications such as difficulty passing stools, urinary tract infections, and wound infections.
Hemorrhoid stapling
In this procedure, the blood flow to the hemorrhoid tissue is blocked. It is less painful than a hemorrhoidectomy, but it can increase the chances of rectal prolapse.
The Bottom Line
Bawaseer can be a painful condition that needs proper management. But it is not a life-threatening condition. If you have it, you should exercise tips to prevent constipation.
If you have a complaint of blood in stool, you should visit the healthcare provider soon. Blood in the stool can be a symptom of bawaseer, but it can occur due to various health conditions- some life-threatening too. Therefore you should not take it lightly.
