Can piles hurt?
Lately, I've had this persistent dull ache and burning sensation down there. Everyone says it might be piles, but I don't know much about it. Can piles really cause a lot of pain and discomfort?
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6 months ago
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Yes, they can hurt a lot, especially when sitting or passing stools. If your doctor allows, doing gentle walking daily can help improve blood circulation and digestion, which naturally reduces the pain and pressure down there.
6 months ago
Yes, they can cause intense pain, especially if a clot forms. I went to a reputed hospital when my pain became unbearable. I highly suggest you ask your doctor clearly about pain-relief ointments and stool softeners to get fast relief.
6 months ago
They definitely hurt, especially external ones or if they get thrombosed. There is no point in suffering silently and letting it ruin your workday. Just visit a specialist, get the right prescription, and resolve it.
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9 months ago
Oh god, yes! They hurt like anything, especially the morning after you eat a super spicy mutton curry. I had to learn the hard way to tone down the spices and drink a lot of lassi to avoid that awful burning pain.
4 months ago
Yes, they can really hurt, especially when you are sitting for long hours! 😭 Try using a soft cushion and taking warm water sitz baths for relief. Hope the pain goes away soon! 👍
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4 months ago
Bro, they hurt like crazy. Last year I couldn't even sit properly during my college lectures because of the pain. Sitz baths and a gel prescribed by my doc were the only things that saved me. Don't ignore it.