Most women ignore bowel discomfort during and after pregnancy, but Dr Sharma highlights that seeking help early can prevent years of discomfort.

“I’ve been with pile for over 15 years. Because I was afraid of losing blood on treating it. Now, the protrusion after toilet is as large as my folded palm and it takes up to an hour to go in.

My piles are so bad that they’re bleeding constantly, but my GP says it’s not serious enough for NHS treatment. What can I do? Dr Ellie Cannon replies: Anyone suffering from long-lasting haemorrhoids ...

Also referred to as hemorrhoids, piles are swollen veins that occur within the anal canal or around the anus. Piles may not cause symptoms and people can be unaware that they have them. However, they ...

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Hemorrhoids are a common condition that affects about half of all people by age fifty. Although hemorrhoids are usually harmless, some worry that they may be ...