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Due to today’s hectic lifestyle and unbalanced diet, piles have become a common but very painful disease. This problem is increasing rapidly not only in India but also in developed countries like America.
Indians or other expatriates living in America often wonder if it is possible to treat piles without surgery. The good news is that with the help of modern medicine, home remedies, lifestyle changes, and Ayurvedic methods, piles can be controlled and cured even without surgery.
In this blog, we will understand in detail
What are piles and their types?
Major causes of piles in America
Its symptoms
Ayurvedic, home, and modern methods of treatment without surgery
Medicines and therapies available in America
Diet and lifestyle tips
Measures to prevent piles
➡ What are piles?
Piles, called Hemorrhoids in English, are a condition of swelling or a lump in the veins of the anus. In this, the patient has a problem of extreme pain, burning, and sometimes bleeding while defecating.
➡Types of piles
👉Internal piles – They occur inside the anus and usually cause less pain, but bleeding may occur.
👉External piles – It appears outside the anus, it has more pain and burning.
👉Thrombosed piles – In this, blood clots form, causing swelling and severe pain.
➡Major causes of piles in America
✅Lifestyle and eating habits in America promote this disease.
✅Consumption of fast food and processed food – It lacks fiber.
✅Sitting for long hours – Office jobs, driving, and sitting for long hours on a laptop.
✅Drinking less water – Dehydration increases constipation and causes piles.
✅Constipation problem – High protein and junk food in America increase constipation.
✅Extreme obesity – Overweight people are more affected.
✅Pregnancy – This problem is also common in pregnant women.
➡Symptoms of Piles
✅Pain or burning during defecation
✅Bleeding after toilet
✅Swelling or lump around the anus
✅Itching and discomfort
✅Difficulty sitting for long periods
➡ Treatment of piles without surgery in America
👉Home and natural remedies
✅ Sitz Bath in lukewarm water – Sitting for 15 minutes 2-3 times a day reduces swelling and pain.
✅ Cold compress – Applying an ice pack to the anal area reduces swelling.
✅ Fiber-rich diet – such as brown rice, oats, whole grains, green vegetables, apples, and berries.
✅ Drink more water – at least 8-10 glasses of water daily.
✅ Regular exercise – Yoga, walking, and light exercise reduce constipation.
👉 Ayurvedic and herbal remedies
✅Triphala powder – relieves constipation.
✅Arjun bark decoction – reduces bleeding.
✅ Aloe Vera – reduces swelling and pain.
✅Neem and turmeric paste – protects against infection.
✅Ashwagandha and Giloy – increase immunity.
👉 Alternatives without surgery in modern medicine (available in the US)
✅ Over-the-counter creams and suppositories – such as Preparation H, Hydrocortisone creams.
✅ Rubber Band Ligation – The lump is drained by tying a rubber band on the vein.
✅Infrared Coagulation Therapy (IRC) – The vein is shrunk using a laser-like technique.
✅ Sclerotherapy – shortening the vein by injection.
(All these procedures are done at the non-surgical and OPD level.)
➡ Easily available medicines for treating piles in the US
✅Witch Hazel wipes – to reduce itching and irritation.
✅Hydrocortisone Creams – to reduce swelling and pain.
✅Fiber Supplements (Metamucil, Citrucel) – to relieve constipation.
✅Stool Softeners (Colace, Dulcolax) – to soften stool.
Changes in diet and lifestyle
Drink lukewarm water on an empty stomach in the morning.
Avoid fast food and junk food.
Do not consume alcohol and tobacco.
Walk for 30 minutes daily.
Do not sit in one place for a long time.
Adopt home remedies immediately in case of constipation.
➡ Ways to prevent piles
✅Taking a balanced diet
✅Doing yogasanas (Malasana, Pawanmuktasana, Tadasana)
✅Reducing mental stress
✅Going to the toilet on time
✅Do not sit on a mobile/laptop for too long
➡Conclusion
Piles are a problem that can be completely cured without surgery if identified in the early stages. Even while living in the US, you can control it with the help of home remedies, Ayurvedic remedies, a fiber-rich diet, regular exercise, and modern non-surgical treatment.
It is important that you take the right steps in time and consult a doctor.
