Piles is indicated by inflammation or swelling of the tissues in the anal area. Internal piles are more common than external piles with a range of sizes. Internal are usually located between 2 and 4 centimetres above the opening of the anus while external occur on the outside edge of the anus.
Symptoms:
- Most symptoms are not serious and they normally resolve on their own
- A hard, painful lump around the anus
- After passing stool you might feel that the bowels are still full
- Blood in stool
- The area around the anus is itchy, red, and sore
- Experiencing pain while passing stool
- Anal bleeding
- Inability to control bowel movements