[KellyB23]

Not a nice subject i know but does anyone know why we get piles? I have had them twice in the past six months. The first time my doctor told me it was due to being constipated, i changed my diet and now constipation is not a problem with my ibs, but hence i have them again! Is this just a common complaint with ibs whether constipation is a feature or not?? I'm getting a little concerned now as i dont want to be having this every six months for the rest of my life.

 

[Jeffamentrulez]

Hello mate,I recently had piles brought on by my IBS. My doctor told me it is down to the fact that when you get either constipation or diareah you can strain your back passage and cause veins to burst which then bleed and cause what look like sacks of blood to pop out and hang down, hence the reference to "oooooooo me grapes". Not nice I know, I was signed off for 2 weeks, and was doing a very good John Wayne walk !!

 

[Jeffamentrulez]

Hello mate,I recently had piles brought on by my IBS. My doctor told me it is down to the fact that when you get either constipation or diareah you can strain your back passage and cause veins to burst which then bleed and cause what look like sacks of blood to pop out and hang down, hence the reference to "oooooooo me grapes". Not nice I know, I was signed off for 2 weeks, and was doing a very good John Wayne walk !!

 

[Kathleen M.]

The straining from constipation can be a factor (I don't know that they go away completely if you stop straining...they may still be there, but may be less likely to be symptomatic). http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/p...hoids/index.htm has some good information (and states other things can get them going) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000292.htm also talks about other causes.But constipation is one of the biggies.K.

 

[Kathleen M.]

The straining from constipation can be a factor (I don't know that they go away completely if you stop straining...they may still be there, but may be less likely to be symptomatic). http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/p...hoids/index.htm has some good information (and states other things can get them going) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000292.htm also talks about other causes.But constipation is one of the biggies.K.

 

[Guest]

I've had IBS for about 7/8 years and nearly died when I discovered blood when wiping - horrendous images of cancer popped into my mind but discovered a hideous protruberance - well you get the picture. It was obviously one of these blood sacks. I had mild bleeding for about 2/3 days and with a good cream from the chemist all is well in that region! but sure hope they don't revisit. I was constipated but not madly so. Just to let you chaps know you are not alone.Sue from rainy Manchester, UK

 

[Guest]

I've had IBS for about 7/8 years and nearly died when I discovered blood when wiping - horrendous images of cancer popped into my mind but discovered a hideous protruberance - well you get the picture. It was obviously one of these blood sacks. I had mild bleeding for about 2/3 days and with a good cream from the chemist all is well in that region! but sure hope they don't revisit. I was constipated but not madly so. Just to let you chaps know you are not alone.Sue from rainy Manchester, UK

 

[AussieGirl37]

HI Kellyl, Had IBS for years, and i also do get piles. My Doc told me its from "straining", like the others said. He advised to "never" strain and just relax, dont "force" things. A good cream from the Chemist helps and I also use Vaseline in that are when wiping to stop irritation, it seems to help me. I suffer from them quite a lot, and they are a "Right Royal Pain in the *&%$!" You are not alone in this

 

[AussieGirl37]

HI Kellyl, Had IBS for years, and i also do get piles. My Doc told me its from "straining", like the others said. He advised to "never" strain and just relax, dont "force" things. A good cream from the Chemist helps and I also use Vaseline in that are when wiping to stop irritation, it seems to help me. I suffer from them quite a lot, and they are a "Right Royal Pain in the *&%$!" You are not alone in this