Significance of Haemorrhoids
Haemorrhoids, commonly known as piles, refer to swollen veins in the anal canal that can cause significant discomfort, pain, itching, and bleeding. This condition can be classified into internal and external types and is often linked to straining during bowel movements or chronic constipation. Treatment options include surgical procedures, homeopathy, and Ayurvedic methods like Saptanga Guggulu and Kshar Sutra. As a prevalent anorectal disorder, haemorrhoids affect a large portion of the population and require prompt management for relief.
In Dutch: Stapel; In Spanish: Montón; In Finnish: Peräpukama
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Hindu concept of 'Haemorrhoids'
In Hinduism, haemorrhoids are viewed as swollen anal canal veins, categorized as a perineal disease, treatable through surgical or medical methods, highlighting a connection between physical ailments and the broader spiritual and health perspectives.
From: Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine)
(1) Swollen veins in the anal canal that can be treated through surgical or medical means; considered a type of perineal disease.[1]