What do piles feel like?

When my son developed this due to chronic constipation, he would complain of a burning soreness and pain while sitting in school. It basically feels like a swollen, tender lump near the opening. Ensuring they have soft stools by drinking lots of water and eating fiber is very important.

I suffered from this for years and it feels like a painful, throbbing ache that makes even walking uncomfortable. While warm sitz baths in a tub and applying aloe vera can soothe the burning, you must consult a doctor if there is bleeding. Don't rely only on home cures like I did.

My family suggested drinking buttermilk with small onions to reduce body heat, which helped with digestion. But piles itself feels like a sharp prickling pain and swelling, especially during bowel movements. It is best to consult an Ayurvedic doctor or a general surgeon to get proper medicine.

According to the general surgeon I consulted, internal piles are usually painless but cause bleeding, whereas external piles feel like hard, painful, and itchy lumps because the skin over them gets irritated. He advised that keeping stools soft through fiber-rich foods like oats and papaya is crucial to avoid straining.

Honestly, it feels like you are sitting on a cactus! The itching and burning makes it impossible to sleep peacefully at night, and mornings in the bathroom become a nightmare. If you have it, just stop eating spicy food immediately and get a good cream from the doctor.