Swelling, pain, itching, and bleeding around the anus, especially during bowel movements or sitting, are common symptoms of anal conditions.
Grade 1: Haemorrhoids remain inside the rectum, causing painless bleeding but no visible symptoms.
Grade 2: Prolapse during bowel movements but return on their own, causing mild discomfort and bleeding.
Grade 3: Prolapse outside, requiring manual repositioning, leading to discomfort, irritation, and bleeding.
Grade 4: Permanently prolapsed, causing severe pain, swelling, and complications, often needing medical treatment or surgery.
Non-Thrombosed External Haemorrhoids:
Soft, swollen lumps around the anus
May cause itching, mild pain, and irritation
Bleeding can occur, especially after bowel movements
Thrombosed External Haemorrhoids:
Form due to a blood clot (thrombus) within the haemorrhoid
Severe pain, swelling, and a hard, bluish lump near the anus
Chronic constipation, diarrhea, pregnancy, and aging increase rectal vein pressure, leading to swelling and weakened tissues, making piles more likely to develop.
Prolonged sitting, heavy lifting, and a low-fiber diet can increase pressure on anal veins, causing strain, hard stools, and difficulty in bowel movements.
Liver disease can raise vein pressure, causing hemorrhoids. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), like Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis, leads to rectal irritation, swelling, and discomfort.