Piles Impacting Lives- Spread awareness about piles so that people who are suffering from piles silently can seek medical help.
• 10 million new cases of piles are reported in India every year
• 75 % of Indians suffer from piles at some stage of their life
Piles or haemorrhoids are one of the most common problems of the rectum, affecting both men and women. Piles are troublesome and should not be taken lightly. Timely treatment can avoid complications. Sedentary lifestyle, irregular eating habits, increased use of refined flours lead to constipation, the most common cause of piles.
According to various medical journals published, more than 10 million new piles cases are reported in India every year. Every year, 20th November is celebrated as ‘World Piles day’ with a purpose of spreading awareness about piles.
Piles can be categorised into many stages. And only after physical examination of the patient can a doctor decide the appropriate treatment.
Seventy-five percent of people suffer from piles at some point in their lives. Most susceptible to the development of piles are pregnant women or women after childbirth. Every second pregnant woman suffers from piles during pregnancy. Excess weight gain at the time of pregnancy increases pelvic pressure and enhances the risk of developing piles in women.
Piles are the result of swollen veins in the lower anus and rectum and can lead to discomfort, itching, pain, formation of lumps in and around the anus. It can cause bleeding and lead to anaemia.
It’s time to break the silence surrounding piles and encourage open conversations about this common health issue. Share this post to raise awareness and help those silently suffering from piles seek the medical assistance they deserve. Together, we can make a difference.
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Bidhan Chowdhury
Founder
TaCa Healthcare
