Piles or hemorrhoids is defined as a swelling
and inflammation of the veins in the rectum. About 70% of population
suffers from that disease. Women have higher incidence than men. The
reason behind it is not clearly known. It is more commonly seen in
adolescent age group and aged persons who all seem to be more tensed.
Types of piles
There are two types of piles -- internal and external.
As the name suggests, internal piles occur inside the anus and cause
the release of blood.
External piles can be seen and felt on the outside of the anus. Though
they are painful, they do not bleed as much.
The most common form of piles is intro-external types -- a combination
of internal and external piles.
For further details refer section hemorrhoids.
PROFUSE MENSTRUATION
It is also known as menorrhagia. Menorrhagia is an
abnormally heavy and prolonged menstrual period at regular intervals.
Nearly all women experience heavy bleeding and clotting at one point or
another, and some women regularly have a very heavy menstrual flow.
Heavy periods can be debilitating, causing more than the usual
inconvenience of menstruation. At times they can lead to social
embarrassment.
Aside from the social distress of dealing with a prolonged and heavy
period, over time the blood loss may prove to be greater than the body
iron reserves or the rate of blood replenishment, leading to anemia.
Symptoms attributable to the anemia may include shortness of breath,
tiredness, weakness, tingling and numbness in fingers and toes,
headaches, depression, becoming cold more easily, and poor
concentration.
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