Piles (haemorrhoids) occur when veins around the anus and rectum become swollen due to increased pressure. Main causes include:
- Straining during bowel movements (often from constipation)
- Chronic constipation or diarrhea
- A low-fibre diet leading to hard stools
- Prolonged sitting or standing
- Pregnancy (pressure from the uterus + hormonal changes)
- Obesity
- Heavy lifting
- Aging (weakening of vein support tissue)
- Genetics/family history
In short, anything that increases pressure on the rectal veins over time can lead to piles.
ABOUT THE AUTHORDr. Ravindran Ramalingam
Dr. Ravindran Ramalingam is an Interventional Radiologist in Chennai specializing in advanced minimally invasive, image-guided treatments for vascular and non-surgical conditions. Based at Gleneagles Health City, the practice focuses on safe, precise procedures with faster recovery and reduced hospital stay.
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