Everything you need to know about piles
Last updated Fri 27 October 2017
By Christian Nordqvist
Reviewed by Daniel Murrell, MD
Piles is another term for hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are collections of inflamed tissue in the anal canal. They contain blood vessels, support tissue, muscle, and elastic fibers.
Many people have piles, but the symptoms are not always obvious. Hemorrhoids cause noticeable symptoms for at least 50 percent of people in the United States (U.S.) before the age of 50 years.
This article will explore piles, their causes, how to diagnose, grade, and treat them, and what effects they might have on the body.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/239454.php
