Can piles go away for good or will they come back?

Piles has become an increasingly common problem, particularly because of dietary trends. Whether or not piles will be cured permanently or will recur depends on the cause of piles, and what steps you take to correct the cause and remedy the problem. Understanding what the condition is and what causes it should help you treat it more effectively. Piles or hemorrhoids are basically swelling and inflammation of the veins that occurs in the rectal area due to pressuer on the veins.

Piles cause mild to severe pain that is worst when passing stools. Piles get aggravated with passing of stools because of the strain, and this is particularly true when constipated. The affected may therefore disrupt and delay passage of stools because of the pain leading to constipation and only worsening the problem. It can become a vicious cycle. Dry piles may not always show symptoms but if not treated for long can progress to bleeding piles, which can be a lot more painful.

Understanding these causes should help control the problem and prevent a recurrence.

The most important direct cause of piles is severe or prolonged chronic constipation, as this condition causes tremendous pressure to be exerted on the veins in the anal area.

A low fiber diet, typical of developed societies, is the biggest cause of piles as it increases problems of constipation.

Spending excessive amounts of time on the common can also contribute to the development of piles.

Pregnancy can also contribute to the development of piles because of the increased pressure, but this would heal naturally after birth.

Obesity can also lead to the development of piles for the same reasons as pregnancy and can continue to recur unless there is significant weight loss.

Prolonged bouts of coughing or sneezing may also cause significant pressure to be exerted on the area leading to piles.

Piles may in some cases also simply be a symptom of some other disease and can only be cured through treatment of the disease.

If the cause of piles is one of the temporary factors, like pregnancy or the presence of a particular disease then it will resolve naturally once the cause is removed and will be unlikely to recur if none of the other causes are present. If the condition is caused due to lifestyle factors however such as an unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle, then there is little that can be done by way of remedies or medication to prevent the development of piles. The only effective way to prevent a recurrence of piles in such situations is to adopt dietary and lifestyle changes.

Dietary changes do not necessarily imply a complete reversal of your diet, with abstinence from particular foods or restrictions. It simply implies moderation and balance. Make sure your diet has adequate fiber content and avoid refined and processed foods. Cut down on excessively fatty foods, but do not eliminate fats from your diet as some amount of fat is also necessary. To elaborate, simply include a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables in your daily diet. Physical activity is another important aspect of your lifestyle that you should pay attention to. Some amount of activity is essential for the proper functioning of your digestive system.

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