Piles - pain after doing a poo could be a sign of haemorrhoids
PILES treatments include creams and tablets, and may help to relieve painful symptoms. You could have haemorrhoids if you have pain or discomfort while doing a poo or after a bowel movement.
Piles: Haemorrhoid symptoms including pain after doing a poo
- Piles symptoms include having pain after passing a stool
- The pain could be a sign of external haemorrhoids
- Condition is usually painless, unless blood supply is blocked
- Other smypotms include bleeding after passing a stool
Piles, or haemorrhoids, are swollen blood vessels found inside or around the anus, according to the NHS.
They can usually be treated by over-the-counter medication, including topical treatments or tablets.
Treatments can make passing a stool easier, and reduce some of the symptoms.
If you have pain after passing a stool, or a discomfort, it could be a sign of piles.
Piles: Haemorrhoid symptoms include pain after doing a poo
“In many cases, haemorrhoids don't cause symptoms and some people don't even realise they have them,” said the NHS.
“But when symptoms do occur, they may include bleeding after passing a stool, itchy bottom, or a lump hanging down outside of the anus.
“Haemorrhoids aren't usually painful, unless their blood supply slows down or is interrupted.
“The symptoms of haemorrhoids often clear up on their own, or by using simple treatments that can be bought from a pharmacy without a prescription.”
Piles: Symptoms include pain after passing a stool and a mucus discharge
Piles: Pain after passing a stool could be a sign of haemorrhoids
External piles can be very painful, especially if they have a blood clot in them, said Bupa.
They’re swellings that develop further down the anal canal.
Internal piles, however, start inside the anal canal and may hang down outside of the anus.
They can vary from swellings that stay inside the anal canal, to piles that may have to be pushed back inside the anus.
Piles: A pharmacist could advise you on the best treatments for piles
Piles: See a GP if you find blood after passing a stool
Having a slimy discharge of mucus from your anus may also be a sign of haemorrhoids.
You could have piles if you feel like your bowels haven’t fully been emptied.
The symptoms may be caused by other health problems, including inflammatory bowel disease, anal cancer or an anal fissure.
You should see a GP or pharmacist if you have signs of piles. You should always see a doctor if you find blood after passing a stool.