Hemorrhoids, also called piles, are vascular structures in the anal canal. In their normal state, they are cushions that help with stool control. They become a disease when swollen or inflamed; the unqualified term "hemorrhoid" is often used to refer to the disease.
- It's estimated that by age 50, about half of adults have had problems with hemorrhoids
- Contributing factors include pregnancy, chronic constipation, diarrhea or prolonged straining, weight lifting, and weakening of supporting tissue as a result of aging or genetics.
- Only about one-third of the roughly 10 million people with hemorrhoids seek treatment for them.
- There are roughly more than 10 million cases per year in India.
These hemorrhoids and fistula problems are completely treatable and curable. A healthy diet and some medication can turn lives normal. Dr's Siddha Hospital has the best of its kind treatment for hemorrhoids and fistula problems.
