Myths about piles

Piles is a condition that has many misconceptions about it. Below are some of the myths you may have heard, with an explanation as to why there is no truth to them.

Myth: You can get piles from sitting on cold floors
The facts: This is not true! Sitting on a cold floor will not give you piles, however, sitting down for long periods can increase your chances of getting piles. The temperature of what you sit on has no effect on whether you get piles and in fact many people find that cooling painful piles is a great way of getting relief.

Myth: Only unhealthy people get piles
The facts: This is not true. It is important to remember that a good diet will reduce your chance of getting piles, however, lots of healthy people also suffer. If your family has a history of suffering piles or if you do heavy manual work or weightlifting your chance of getting piles is increased.

Myth: Only older people get piles
The facts: This is not true. It is true that your chances of getting piles increase with age, however, lots of young men and women also suffer.