
What is Piles?
Swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus that cause bleeding and discomfort are called Piles or Haemorrhoids. It is a common disorder affecting men or women of any age group caused by the constant pressure on blood vessels present in the anal area. Because of this constant pressure, the capillaries become weak and gives irritable feeling while passing the bowel.
Piles are also known as Bavasir in Hindi or Mulvyadh in Marathi.