What are the Grades or Severity of Piles or Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, occur when clusters of veins in your anus or rectum swell or dilate. In either case, blood collects inside, making the veins expand outward into the membranes surrounding your anal and rectal tissue, causing pain and uneasiness.

There are four types of hemorrhoids: Internal, External, Prolapsed, and Thrombosed. Not all hemorrhoids are serious medical disorders. They can go unnoticed, as symptoms are present in fewer than five percent of people affected. Furthermore, the number of people needing treatment is fewer.

But you need to visit a healthcare professional if hemorrhoids are causing pain or affecting your normal life. A doctor’s visit is a must if your rectum is continuing to bleed even after a week’s treatment.

It is estimated that about 50% of India’s population would have been affected by hemorrhoids at least once in their lifetime by the time they are aged 50, and about 5% of all Indians are suffering from hemorrhoids at any random time .