{"id":2393,"date":"2026-07-06T03:23:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T03:23:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/navi-mumbai\/?p=2393"},"modified":"2026-07-06T03:23:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T03:23:24","slug":"internal-vs-external-piles-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/navi-mumbai\/blog\/internal-vs-external-piles-disease","title":{"rendered":"Piles Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Stages, and Treatment Options"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Piles disease<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of those conditions people quietly deal with for months, sometimes years, before actually talking to a doctor about it. There&#8217;s a bit of embarrassment attached to it, and honestly, that keeps a lot of people stuck with discomfort that could&#8217;ve been sorted out much earlier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part of the problem is that most people don&#8217;t really know what&#8217;s happening inside their body, so they either ignore it, panic, or assume surgery is the only way out. None of that is fully true, and that&#8217;s exactly the gap this blog is trying to fill.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, we&#8217;ll go through<\/span><b> what are hemorrhoids?,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> why they happen in the first place, the symptoms that are easy to miss or brush off, and how the condition progresses if it&#8217;s left untreated. We&#8217;ll also get into the different stages of piles, since that plays a big role in deciding what treatment actually makes sense for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And for anyone hesitant about surgery, we&#8217;ll walk through how an Ayurvedic, non-surgical approach works on<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/hiims.jeenasikho.com\/kopar-khairane-navimumbai\/latest-update\/why-does-piles-disease-happen\/190\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>piles disease<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so you can make a more informed decision instead of just going with whatever feels less scary at the moment.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/navi-mumbai\/blog\/internal-vs-external-piles-disease\/#What_Are_Hemorrhoids_Really\" >What Are Hemorrhoids, Really?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/navi-mumbai\/blog\/internal-vs-external-piles-disease\/#Types_of_Piles\" >Types of Piles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/navi-mumbai\/blog\/internal-vs-external-piles-disease\/#What_Causes_Piles\" >What Causes Piles?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/navi-mumbai\/blog\/internal-vs-external-piles-disease\/#Symptoms_You_Shouldnt_Ignore\" >Symptoms You Shouldn&#8217;t Ignore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/navi-mumbai\/blog\/internal-vs-external-piles-disease\/#The_Different_Stages_of_Internal_Piles\" >The Different Stages of Internal Piles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/navi-mumbai\/blog\/internal-vs-external-piles-disease\/#How_Jeena_Sikho_HiiMS_Approaches_Piles_Treatment\" >How Jeena Sikho HiiMS Approaches Piles Treatment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/navi-mumbai\/blog\/internal-vs-external-piles-disease\/#When_to_Actually_See_a_Doctor\" >When to Actually See a Doctor?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/navi-mumbai\/blog\/internal-vs-external-piles-disease\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/navi-mumbai\/blog\/internal-vs-external-piles-disease\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Hemorrhoids_Really\"><\/span><b>What Are Hemorrhoids, Really?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Piles, or hemorrhoids, are swollen veins that develop in and around your rectum and anus. Everyone technically has these veins, it&#8217;s only when they get inflamed and enlarged that they start causing trouble like pain, itching, or bleeding.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Piles\"><\/span><b>Types of Piles<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all piles look or behave the same way. Broadly, they fall into a few <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/clinic\/ghazipur\/blog\/types-of-piles-causes-symptoms-treatment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>types of piles<\/b> <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Internal piles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 form inside the rectum, usually painless but can bleed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>External piles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 develop under the skin around the anus, often itchy and uncomfortable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prolapsed piles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 internal hemorrhoids that bulge out through the anus.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Thrombosed piles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 when a blood clot forms inside an external hemorrhoid, causing sudden, sharp pain.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_Piles\"><\/span><b>What Causes Piles?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Piles disease <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">usually builds up over time because of constant pressure on the veins in that area. The usual culprits are the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Chronic constipation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> straining hard to pass stool puts direct pressure on rectal veins.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A diet low in fibre,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> too much maida, fried food, and processed stuff and too little raw fruit and veggies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Not drinking enough water<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> leads to harder stool, which means more straining.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sitting for long hours<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> weakens the muscles around the pelvic area over time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Other contributors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are being overweight, heavy weightlifting, and pregnancy, all of which add extra pressure on those veins.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_You_Shouldnt_Ignore\"><\/span><b>Symptoms You Shouldn&#8217;t Ignore<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What are the <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/navi-mumbai\/blog\/complete-guide-to-piles-treatment-causes-symptoms-solutions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>symptoms of piles<\/b><\/a><b>?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Symptoms differ a bit depending on whether the piles are internal or external.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bright red blood during or after passing stool, usually painless<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hard, tender lumps around the anus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistent itching or irritation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A feeling like your bowels haven&#8217;t fully emptied even after you&#8217;ve been to the toilet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occasional mucus discharge<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If any of this sounds familiar, it&#8217;s worth getting checked rather than hoping it resolves on its own.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Different_Stages_of_Internal_Piles\"><\/span><b>The Different Stages of Internal Piles<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doctors usually grade internal piles from 1 to 4 based on how far they&#8217;ve progressed:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Grade 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 small, stay inside, may bleed slightly but you won&#8217;t feel a lump<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Grade 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 come out a bit during bowel movements but slide back in on their own<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Grade 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 come out and need to be pushed back in manually<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Grade 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 stay outside permanently and can&#8217;t be pushed back in<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The earlier the stage, the easier and less invasive the treatment tends to be, which is exactly why catching it early matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Jeena_Sikho_HiiMS_Approaches_Piles_Treatment\"><\/span><b>How Jeena Sikho HiiMS Approaches Piles Treatment?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Jeena Sikho HiiMS, the focus stays on treating <\/span><b>piles disease <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">without surgery wherever possible. Instead of just managing the symptoms, the approach leans on Ayurveda, gut healing, and lifestyle correction to work on what&#8217;s actually causing the problem. A few things this usually includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Diet correction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 shifting towards a fibre-rich, plant-based diet with plenty of raw vegetables and hydrating fruits, since this alone eases a lot of the strain that causes piles in the first place.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sitz baths<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 a warm water soak with Ayurvedic herbs that helps relax the area and bring down swelling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/dehradun\/blog\/what-is-kshar-sutra-therapy-a-modern-approach-to-piles-treatment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Kshar Sutra therapy<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 a well-known, minimally invasive Ayurvedic technique where a medicated thread is tied around the pile mass. The herbs on the thread gradually shrink the hemorrhoid until it falls off on its own, without the recovery time or trauma that comes with regular surgery.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For people who&#8217;ve been putting off treatment out of fear of surgery, this kind of approach tends to feel a lot more manageable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Actually_See_a_Doctor\"><\/span><b>When to Actually See a Doctor?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occasional mild bleeding or discomfort often settles down with fibre, water, and a few lifestyle tweaks. But get it checked without delay if you notice heavy or ongoing bleeding, severe pain, fever, or if a lump suddenly turns painful and firm these can point to complications that need prompt attention rather than home remedies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If piles have been bothering you for a while and you&#8217;d rather explore a non-surgical, Ayurvedic route, it helps to get a proper evaluation first of how far along the piles are, whether there&#8217;s bleeding, and what&#8217;s been triggering it before deciding on the right treatment path.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Piles disease<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is common, treatable, and honestly nothing to feel awkward about. Most cases respond well once you fix the basics, more fibre, more water, less sitting around, and catching things early instead of waiting for the discomfort to become unbearable. If home care isn&#8217;t cutting it anymore, going the Ayurvedic and non-surgical route can offer real relief without the fear and downtime that usually comes with surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;d like to get your condition evaluated properly and explore Ayurvedic treatment options, you can book a VOPD Consultation from home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/navi-mumbai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1825 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/navi-mumbai\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/04\/Appointment.png\" alt=\"Book an Appointment\" width=\"258\" height=\"47\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Can piles go away on their own?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mild, early-stage piles sometimes settle down with better diet, more water, and less straining. But if they keep coming back or get worse, they usually need proper treatment rather than just waiting it out.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Is surgery the only option for piles?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lot of people assume surgery is inevitable, but many cases, especially in the earlier stages, respond well to non-surgical methods like Kshar Sutra therapy, diet correction, and lifestyle changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Does bleeding from piles always mean something serious?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not always, but it should never be ignored either. Bright red bleeding during bowel movements is common with piles, though it&#8217;s worth getting checked to rule out anything else going on.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> What foods should I avoid if I have piles?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try cutting back on maida, fried and processed food, and spicy meals, since these tend to worsen constipation. Loading up on fibre-rich fruits, vegetables, and enough water usually helps more than anything else.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> How long does Kshar Sutra treatment take to show results?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It varies depending on the size and grade of the piles, but most people notice the hemorrhoid shrinking gradually over a few weeks, without the pain or recovery time that comes with traditional surgery.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Piles disease is one of those conditions people quietly deal with for months, sometimes years, before actually talking to a 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