Understand the science behind the piles 

Piles in scientific  terms are called “HEMORRHOIDS.” Piles are lumps that are formed in the anal passage or the rectal passage. Generally, when people pass blood in the stools, it is diagnosed as hemorrhoids or piles. The first thing that comes to our mind when we talk about piles is bleeding with stools. Yes, this is a very common symptom of piles. But, did you know that there are nonbleeding piles as well? You can suffer from either bleeding or nonbleeding piles. 

Let us understand the types of piles 

Bleeding piles V/S Nonbleeding piles 

Our main aim is to help you recognize the type of piles you are suffering from so that the correct line of treatment can be achieved to help you put an end to the piles problem

Type or Piles 

Bleeding Piles 

Non Bleeding Piles 

Pain 

These are also called as Painful piles 

They are called as Painless piles 

Position 

They occur outside the rectum 

They occur within the rectum 

Bleeding 

Bright red blood is noted with stools  

Bright red blood may not be noted with stools 

Constipation 

Straining during the bowels is generally present 

Straining during the bowels causes the piles to protrude 

Blood 

Bleeding during bowel movements 

Bleeding  may or may not be present 

Discomfort 

Pain or discomfort present 

Painless 

Swelling 

Swelling around the anus 

Swelling and prolapse may be present in the rectum or outside the rectum 

Itching 

Itching and irritation around the anal region 

No itching and irritation around the anal region 

Surgery 

Surgery can be avoided 

In cases of  higher grade surgery is required 

Medication 

Can be cured with Medication 

May need surgical approach 

Now that you know the type of piles you are suffering from, you can decide on the approach and line of treatment that will suit you best and achieve a cure.