Piles
are extremely common during pregnancy. In fact, for many women,
pregnancy and childbirth is when they develop piles for the first
time. Around one in three women will get piles during pregnancy
so if you are suffering, you’re not alone.
What are piles?
Piles,
also known as haemorrhoids, are swollen blood vessels in and around
the anus that stretch and become swollen under pressure. In their
mild form they remain inside the anus causing discomfort. External
piles appear as dark red swellings around the anus, which can be
extremely painful.
The most common symptoms of piles are:
- Pain and soreness around the anus, particularly
when going to the toilet.
Itching and irritation around the anus.
- Small blood deposits on tissue paper after
going to the toilet.
- A bulging or dragging sensation inside the
anus.
- Occasional mucous discharge.
If you are suffering from any of the symptoms
above, the likelihood is that you've got piles. Information about
how you can treat piles is given on this website. |
