Treat your piles with ayurvedic treatment

Introduction

Insights of Ayurveda

Ayurveda is a medicinal practice originated in India and today it’s practiced worldwide. Ayurveda is an alternative or complementary form of therapy. It addresses the conditions of the mind, body, and spirit which is concerned with bringing the body back into balance to alleviate symptoms of illness.

There are three doshas, or body types which relates to a specific element — fire (pitta), air (vata), and water (kapha). A person with one dominant dosha will display physical or emotional characteristics consistent with that element.

The end goal in Ayurveda is to balance each dosha through a combination of diet, lifestyle modifications, and herbal remedies. So, moving on let’s talk about Piles. Also known as haemorrhoids, is the situations in which veins of the anus and rectum gets swollen which causes discomfort or can also cause bleeding.

Ayurveda, the traditional system of medicine in India, offers various natural remedies for treating piles (hemorrhoids). However, it’s essential to consult with a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner before starting any treatment to ensure it is suitable for your specific condition. You may also check out more information for Ayurvedic treatment for piles and fissures here.

Symptoms of Piles

Intense itching around the anus
painful or itchy swelling near your anus
painful bowel movements
bleeding from your anus during or after bowel movements
irritation and pain around the anus
leakage of stool
Release of mucus even after cleaning
Lumps around the anus

Causes of piles

Persistent straining during bowel movements
Irregular bowel habits, whether constipation or diarrhea
The increased pressure on the pelvic veins during pregnancy, along with hormonal changes, can be the reason for women to develop piles.
the act of childbirth can contribute to the development or worsening of hemorrhoids.
Excess body weight and obesity
Lack of physical activity and prolonged sitting can impede blood circulation in the pelvic area, leading to the development of hemorrhoids.
Aging can weaken the tissues supporting the veins in the rectum and anus
Regularly lifting heavy objects, especially without proper technique
Conditions like cirrhosis can lead to portal hypertension
Dehydration can result in hard and dry stools
Consuming a diet high in spicy and irritating foods leads to inflammation in the anal region.
Inadequate dietary fiber can lead to constipation
Other medical conditions like cough etc leading to constipation

Types of Piles

As per ayurveda, there are three types of haemorrhoids

If pitta is affected one may experience soft and red inflamed and bleeding haemorrhoids with symptoms fever, diarrhoea, and thirst.
If vata is affected, black haemorrhoids are rough and hard with intense pain and constipation.
And if kapha is affected, one has poor digestion with slippery haemorrhoids light or white in colour which is soft and large in size.

Treatments

Home remedies

Herbal application, or kshara

considered to be the best approach for treating hemorrhoids.

caustic, alkaline paste used to manage hemorrhoids

paste is made of an herbal blend and has a cauterizing action

applied to the hemorrhoid using a specialized device called a slit proctoscope

paste then chemically cauterizes the hemorrhoid, which may have been open and bleeding.

Do test the cream on your arm, and if no reaction occurs in 24 hours, try applying to the rectal area.

Other ailments

These home remedies help in treating piles but might not work permanent eradication. It may re-occur after following these treatments.

Herbal teas

Buttermilk with roasted cumin

- Ayurvedic massage

Dietary changes like avoiding junk foods, oily foods,

Ashwagandha

Psyllium husk commonly known as isabhgol

Chewing bela leaves
Using ayurvedic suppositories
Using pilex ointment

Ayurvedic medicines

These are the medicines made from herbs available in nature such as triphala which is made from haritakki, bhibhitaki and amla allows smooth movement of bowels out of the body. Another medicine is Arshoghni vati contains ingredients haritaki, neem known for anti-inflammatory and detoxifying properties. Also, triphala guggulu aids digestion, helps to reduce inflammation, and helps in healing anal tissues affected by piles. Also, visit planmymedical site for other diseases.

Basti (enema)

In this, herbal decoctions are done for smooth bowel movements which then treats constipation, one of the reason of piles.

Permanent Or Surgical treatments

Surgical intervention, or sastra chikitsa

- It is performed when dosha is affected

Special medicated thread to tie a hemorrhoid off at the base.

Cuts off the blood supply to the vein, allowing the hemorrhoid to shrink over the next 7 to 10 days.

Need specific herbs to support postoperative healing.
Some permanent changes in diet, exercise, and other factors also to avoid future hemorrhoids.
Cauterization, or agnikarma
External hemorrhoids can be cauterized using infrared heat
will produce some pain
require five to six treatments over the same number of weeks
potential for increased pain or infection during treatment

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