Arjun Singh Arjun Singh Asked 4 months ago

Do piles ever go away on their own?

Been dealing with some discomfort down there for a few weeks now, like swelling and pain after passing stool. My friend said it might be piles. Is there any chance this problem will just go away on its own if I eat fibre and drink lots of water?

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Ananya Nair Ananya Nair Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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I would strongly suggest getting it looked at by a general surgeon. Sometimes we think it is going away but it can worsen internally and cause bleeding. It is better to be safe and get a proper diagnosis first.

Karan Sharma Karan Sharma Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Honestly, don't stress too much yaar. If it is a very mild case, it can settle down in a week if you drink loads of water and eat clean. Just change your diet first and see how it goes.

Rajesh Kulkarni Rajesh Kulkarni Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

My doctor explained that grade 1 piles can shrink on their own if you maintain soft stools. But if they have prolapsed, they won't just vanish without proper medical intervention. Fiber supplements like psyllium husk helped me, but doc's advice is key.

Rohan Das Rohan Das Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

I tracked my fiber and water intake on my fitness app when I had this. Minor swellings do resolve if you hit your daily fiber targets consistently. If your tracker shows you are drinking 3 liters of water and still have pain, book a doc appointment.

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Sneha Roy Sneha Roy Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

With our sitting jobs, they rarely go away completely on their own without lifestyle changes. You have to actively take short breaks to walk and fix your fiber intake daily. Don't wait for a miracle, start drinking water and check with a specialist.

Amit Patel Amit Patel Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

It can be very uncomfortable, I understand. Often the swelling reduces with time and warm water baths. Please take care and don't hesitate to visit a clinic if the pain stays.

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