

Symptoms of Piles
Posted by
Dr Batra’s™
Last updated: August 4, 2025
Piles or hemorrhoids are the most common lifestyle ailment. It is developed due to excess pressure on anal blood vessels leading to swelling and inflammation.
Symptoms:
- Burning sensation before, during or after stools
- Itching in the anus
- Constipation
- Constant sensation of heaviness in the anus
- Sensation of unsatisfactory stools
- There could be bleeding before, after or during stools
- Pricking sensation in the anus
- Pain in the anus before or after passing stools
Contributing factors
- Alcohol Intake
- Spicy food
- High blood pressure
- strenuous exercise
- Prolonged sitting or traveling
- less fluid intake
Types of piles
Hemorrhoids - swollen clusters of veins lying under the walls of anus
- Internal (inside the anus)
- External (outside the anus)
Any activity that exerts excessive pressure on the blood vessels can increase the risk of enlargement
If Ignored, it may lead to:
- Severe anal spasm leading to insomnia
- Sentinel piles
- Fissures
- Chronic anemia
- Anal incontinence
- Thrombosis of piles
Key Takeaways
- Piles, or hemorrhoids, are common and caused by pressure on anal blood vessels.
- Symptoms include burning, itching, constipation, and pain in the anus.
- Drinking alcohol, eating spicy food, and sitting for long periods can contribute to piles.
- There are two types of hemorrhoids: internal and external.
- Ignoring piles can lead to severe issues like anal spasms, fissures, and chronic anemia.