Piles or Hemorrhoids (or Haemorrhoids) are vascular cushions, i.e. swollen veins in the anus, anal canal and lower rectum, similar to varicose veins. It is a common condition in adults. It develops due to various causes related to increased pressure in the anal canal and the lower rectum. Causes for piles: Straining while passing motion … Read more
Blood in stools can be noticed while wiping after clearing bowels or in the toilet bowl. It means that there is a source of bleeding somewhere in the gastrointestinal tract. Sometimes the amount of bleeding is so small that it is occult and is realized only after a stool test is done for screening for … Read more
Abdominal pain or discomfort or abdominal cramps is a common complaint and has a multitude of causes depending on the age and location in the abdomen or the tummy/ belly. They are mostly mild and resolves with home remedies. Menstrual cramps or viral infection or food poisoning causing entero-colitis or food allergies or too much … Read more