The diagnosis of piles is often treated as a sign that surgery is inevitable. It is not. A meta-analysis of studies on Indian ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you've never had a hemorrhoid, consider yourself lucky—and don't be surprised if your luck runs out at some point. About 40% of ...

Getting piles treated can bring a lot of relief. The bleeding stops, bowel movements become easier, and the discomfort finally settles. So when the same symptoms appear again months later, the first ...

Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are swollen veins in the lower part of the anus and rectum. When the walls of these vessels stretch, they can become irritated. They can develop for many reasons, ...

FOR months, Kara Miller believed her symptoms were just down to piles. But after seeing Sun columnist Dame Deborah James on morning TV, she booked an appointment with her GP, fearing she too could ...

Hemorrhoids or piles is a medical condition characterized by swollen veins in your anus and lower rectum. Piles can lead to itching and irritation in your anal region, bleeding, pain and discomfort.

It’s often left out of polite ‘cocktail conversation,’ however this painful inflammation affects many people. Here are some ways to prevent and treat it. By Melinda Wenner Moyer If there’s one topic ...