WHAT ARE PILES OR HAEMORRHOIDS?

Piles (Haemorrhoids) are soft pads or cushions in the anal canal with blood vessels, supporting structures, muscle and elastic fibers. When these blood vessels become enlarged this leads to swelling in the anal region called piles. It is associated with painful stools and may be accompanied by bleeding.

It can occur at any age but it is more common in middle and old age.

It occur during pregnancy (postpartum hemorrhoids) also.

PILES - AN AYURVEDIC VIEW

Piles in Ayurveda known as Arsha. Defecation process occurs through Apana Vata according to Ayurveda. Weakening of Apana Vata leads to accumulation of waste products which causes Piles. Piles results due to reduced and improper digestion (mandagni) resulting in the accumulation of less digested food (Aam) and this disturbs doshas affecting ano-rectal area.

TYPES OF PILES

Internal Piles are more common. Located inside the anal canal and areusually painless and bleeding is the diagnostic factor. Sometimes internal piles may enlarge and protrude outside the anal sphincter.

It is divided into Grades:

Grade 1: They are just inside the anus and occasionally causes discomfort. Bleeding is the form of drops.

Grade 2: Pea sized swelling appear after passing the stools causing discomfort and retained after strain of defecation is stopped. Bleeding in the form of drops or splash.

Grade 3: Swollen blood vessels get more enlarged and hanging outside anus permanently. Piles mass have to be pushed inside with fingers. Soreness occurs. Occasional bleeding in the form of drops or splash.

External Pilesare less common. Occur outside the edge of the anal canal, covered by skin and can be felt easily. It is painful in nature. Blood clots sometimes in the external piles and cause extreme painful condition.

CAUSES FOR PILES

Persistent Constipation.
Sitting for long time.
Increased Straining during defecating.
Lack of fibers in the diet.
Eating spicy food.
Lack of Exercise in you daily routine
Hypertension and Stress.
Obesity can increase rectal vein pressure
Smoking can further worsen the condition.
Untreated conditions like diarrhea, colitisetc.

SYMPTOMS OF PILES

Bleeding from anus
Burning sensation, feeling of Itching
Swelling and pain in the anal region
Redness and Swelling in the anal region
Feeling of fullness in the anus
Mucus Discharge while passing out the stools
Anemia may occur due to bleeding

COMPLICATIONS OF PILES

Complications occur in case treatment is delayed.

Anal Fistula
Sepsis
Continuous pain
Scar formation

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR PILES (ARSHA)

Ayurvedic Medicine system has many benefits and very little side effects. Patients with Piles have found Ayurvedic treatment highly effective. Ayurvedic medicine saves you from surgery.

Ayurvedic herbs used in treatment of the piles Guggul, Amalaki, Haritaki, Vibhitaki, and Turmeric.

AYURVEDIC HERBAL FORMULATIONS AVAILABLE IN PLANET AYURVEDA FOR TREATMENT OF PILES:

Planet Ayurveda being a manufacturing company of herbs provides herbal treatment for various diseases. It provides treatment for the piles also. It provides various herbal formulations to reduce inflammation of Hemorrhoids, pain and bleeding due to this condition.

PILES CARE PACK

PRODUCTS LIST

1. PILE OFF CAPSULES

Ingredients:- Haridra, Trikatu,Nagkesar,chhoti harar and sajjikshar
Used for both Bleeding and non-Bleeding Piles. It reduces inflammation and tends to shrink extra mass.

Dose:- 2 capsules twice daily with warm water after meal.

2. TRIPHALA GUGGUL

This ayurvedic formulations is prepared using Triphala Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bibhitaki (Terminalia chebula) and amalaki (Emblica officinalis) and Guggul (Commiphora mukul) and is considered as a wonderful herbal combination for managing Piles because it possess laxative, digestive, carminative and anti-inflammatory properties.

Dose:- 2 tablets twice daily with warm water after meal.

3. ARSHKUTHAR RAS

Arshkuthar ras is a herbo mineral classical preparation that is used in the conservative management of piles or haemorrhoids. As mentioned the formulation is herbo mineral formulation which has ingredients like suran churna (Amorphophallus paeoniifolius), snuhi ksheera (extracts of Euphorbia nerifolia), Shuddha tankan (Citrus tankan), danti mool (Baliospermum Montanum) and many others. Due to its herbal and mineral ingredients this preparation helps in getting results faster than any other herbal preparation. The formulation also has its impact on digestion related problems as well. The digestive fire is also increased by this preparation. It is the rasaushadhi being mentioned in Ayurvedic texts.

Dose:- 1 tablet twice daily with warm water after meal.

4. VARA CHURNA

Ingredients:- Amlaki, Haritaki and Babhitaki, known as Triphala. It is effective against bowel toxins. Keeps the intestine healthy. Gives good results when taken with luke warm water. Vara Churan is much effective for the treatment of Piles.

Dose:- 1 teaspoonful twice daily with warm water after meal.

5. NIRGUNDI OIL

This herbal oil give effective results in piles by reducing pain, swelling & abscess conditions. Nirgundi oil contains herb like Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Kalihari (Gloriosa superba) & Nirgundi (Vitex negundo) mixed in Tila oil (Sesamum indicum) that shrink & shed off piles mass internally.

Usage:- For local application on the affected area.

6. SURAN VATAK

Suran vatak is a classical ayurvedic formulation prepared using The suran vatak has ingredients like Surana (Amorphophallus campanulatus), Dhatri (Emblica officinalis), Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica), vidanga (Emblica ribes), Vibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), bhallataka (Semecarpus anacardium) etc. This formulation helps in reducing the inflammation and manages Piles as well. Along with this, it also acts as digestive and carminative.