Common Reasons For Childhood Piles, Their Symptoms And Treatment?

Haemorrhoids Or Piles are Swollen veins in Anus/Rectum and are more commonly found in Adults.But can be found in children too.

Causes for Haemorrhoids in chidren are- 

• Extended toilet Time(> 10 minutes)
• Excessive Pressure to Defecate 
• Increase Intake of fast food
• Low Roughage Diet /Fruits/Vegetables 
• Less Playing /Physical Activity
• Some Tumours of colon or other Intestinal complications

Symptoms Of Childhood Piles

• Bleeding In Stools
• Spending more times in Toilet.
• Pain/crying while Passing the stools 
• Prolabse / Swelling  from or around Anus

Treatment of Childhood Piles

Treatment of childhood Piles depends on the cause and exact Diagnosis. A care full History and DRE, (Direct Rectal examination) is helpful in making the Diagnosis as some kids are having Anal Polyps and not Piles.  

However Some Common things to Prevent and Treat Piles in children are:

• Keep him/her hydrated
• Physical Activity of child 
• Avoid constipation by including vegetables, grain based dishes and fruits in diet.
• Warm Sitz Bath
• Using wet Wipes Instead of Dry Tissue Paper