Piles indicate dilated, enlarged, swollen, inflamed veins in or around the anus or in the lower rectum. Depending on the location, they can be divided into external and internal poles. External piles refer to the piles that develop under the skin around the anus. They are visible as small lumps outside the anus and you can feel them on the anus. However, internal piles form in the anus or in the rectum and are not visible from the outside. Various factors play a role in poles. The first and most important of these is making an effort to pass stools. This occurs with constipation. Reduced fiber intake, drinking less water, sitting for long periods and being prone to constipation increase the risk of piles. Some other factors that increase the risk of piles include being overweight (obese), old age, lifting heavy weights, pregnancy, and having a family history of piles. Piles can also form with prolonged diarrhea. In addition to a lump on the outside of the anus, other symptoms can also occur in external piles. The first of these is pain. External hemorrhoids are very painful because they appear on the outside of the anus, a sensitive area very rich in nerves. Other signs and symptoms that may accompany this include tenderness (i.e. pain when touched), itching, bleeding, and oozing of mucus discharge from the hemorrhoids. In some cases, a blood clot can form in the piles and form a hard lump with severe pain. Such piles are known as thrombosis piles.
Homeopathic treatment
Homeopathic medicines provide a very natural, safe and effective treatment for the treatment of external hemorrhoids. Homeopathic medicines aim to reduce the swelling of veins around the anus and improve blood flow to help treat this condition. At the same time, homeopathic medicines reduce the intensity and frequency of the symptoms of this complaint. It can effectively control pain, tenderness, burning sensation, itching in piles and also bleeding from piles. Homeopathic medicines for this complaint are prescribed individually according to the symptom presentation. It is recommended that any case of external hemorrhoids be assessed by a homeopathic doctor and take medications as per the doctor’s advice. Self-medication should be avoided in any case. In cases of extreme pain, one should seek help from conventional treatment as this may indicate the presence of thrombotic piles that require immediate intervention.
Homeopathic medicines for external piles
1. Aesculus – Leading medicine
Aesculus is a top rated homeopathic medicine for treating cases of external hemorrhoids. There is marked pain in the piles where this medicine is needed. The nature of pain is sharp, shooting, cutting or burning. The pain occurs after passing stool and remains for many hours after passing stool. The pain gets worse while standing and walking. There is a sensation of sharp sticks in the rectum, which is a very important feature. The person suffers from constipation and has difficulty passing hard, dry stools. Itching is felt in the anus. Sometimes a stinging sensation occurs at the anus, along with the above symptoms.
2. Aloe Socotrina – For piles with pain
Aloe Socotrina is the next highly effective medicine to treat external hemorrhoids. In cases where this is necessary, the piles appear outside the anus and resemble a bunch of grapes. It is accompanied by marked pain. There is relief from the pain by applying cold water to the anus. After passing stool, a stinging sensation is felt in the anus. The piles are painful to the touch. Itching is also felt in the piles. There is a burning sensation in the piles. Itching and burning disrupt sleep at night. In addition to the above, there is often an urge to have a bowel movement. The feeling of fullness is well marked in the anus.
3. Muriatic acid – for piles that are painful to the touch
Hydrochloric acid is a very suitable drug for treating cases of external piles that are very painful to the touch. The slightest touch causes pain in the anus. In most cases, the stabbing pain is clearly visible in the piles. There is relief from pain from warm applications. The piles look blue or reddish-blue and are swollen. A burning sensation may also be felt in the anus. Bleeding can also occur from the piles. Weakness may accompany it. After passing stool, itching of the anus may be felt.
4. Nux Vomica – For piles with constipation
Nux Vomica is very valuable in treating cases of external piles and constipation. There is a constant ineffective urge to pass stool, where this medicine is indicated. There is little bowel movement many times a day, along with a feeling of unsatisfactory bowel movements. A burning sensation is felt on the anus along with the above indications. The burning increases from the slightest touch of the anus. There is pain and itching of the anus. These are relieved by applying cold water to the anus. In some cases where Nux Vomica is required, bleeding from the hemorrhoids may also occur.
5. Hamamelis – To control bleeding from piles
This medicine is the best medicine for treating bleeding from hemorrhoids. Bleeding is accompanied by weakness in cases requiring this medicine. There is pain and burning sensation at the anus, along with bleeding. Fullness and weight in the anus are felt together with the above complaints.
6. Sulfur – For piles with obvious itching
Sulfur is a very useful drug for treating hemorrhoids with excessive itching that gets worse at night. This disrupts sleep. A burning sensation also occurs at night, along with itching. In addition, a throbbing and stabbing pain is felt in the anus during and after urination. The pain gets worse when lying down and gets better when standing. There is constipation with a constant urge to pass stool.
7. Nitric Acid – For piles with bleeding and pain
This medicine can be used if the piles bleed and cause pain. The nature of pain in the anus is of the cutting type. Pain is felt after passing stool. In addition to the above symptoms, itching is felt at the anus. There is constipation where one has to make an excessive effort to pass the stool, but there is only a small amount of stool.
8. Paeonia – with anal pain lasting for hours after defecation
Paeonia is a useful medicine for treating external hemorrhoids with anal pain that lasts for hours after passing stool. The anus is swollen and is also accompanied by itching. There is a burning sensation at the anus along with the above features. Fluid seeps from the anus.
9. Arsenic album – for piles with burning pain
This medicine is highly recommended for external piles with obvious burning pain. Burning is intense like fire. The burning is worse at night. This disrupts sleep at night. A stabbing pain is also felt in the piles where this drug is needed. The pain is worse when sitting or walking.
10. Antimonium Crudum – For piles of phlegm
Antimonium Crudum is an important medicine in the treatment of piles with mucous discharge. The discharge leaves a yellow stain. It is accompanied by a stinging sensation on the anus. Burning on the anus is also accompanied by it.
11. Causticum – For hard piles that are painful to touch
This medicine is considered for hard hemorrhoids that are painful to the touch. The piles are also painful when walking, standing or sitting. The pain gets better after passing stool. There is obvious itching in the piles. A burning and stabbing sensation is also felt at the anus.