Difference between Piles, Fissure and Fistula: Piles or hemorrhoids is a disease related to veins. In medical language it is called hemorrhoid. In this, there is inflammation in the blood vessels. This causes the veins to swell. It causes a lot of pain. It is a very dangerous disease. It affects the productivity of people. But do you know that there are three diseases like piles. People can have any one of these three or all three together. Therefore, it should be treated in the beginning itself. If it is left untreated, it becomes very painful and serious. News 18 spoke to Dr. BD Pathak, surgeon of Fortis Hospital, Faridabad on this subject.
what is piles
Surgeon Dr. BD Pathak of Fortis Hospital Faridabad told that piles or hemorrhoids or hemorrhoids, all three are the same disease. In this disease, the veins of the lowest part of the anus i.e. lower rectum get swollen. This causes the veins to swell. It can also occur a little above the rectum. Piles can occur in many ways. If it is a little inside the anus, then it does not cause pain during defecation. In this, a little blood also comes out during defecation. But if this piles progresses further, then it becomes prolapsed and it also causes a lot of pain. Similarly, if the piles i.e. veins have swollen on the skin outside the anus, then it will cause pain and itching. Apart from this, blood will also come out. This becomes an uncomfortable situation. On the other hand, if there is a blood clot in the internal piles or veins, then it is a very serious piles and it causes a lot of pain and swelling in front and a lump-like thing starts forming near the anus.
what is a fissure
Fissure means crack. Actually, there is a thin and soft tissue near the anus. This tissue gets torn or a wound is formed in it. This disease causes a lot of pain. It causes pain even during defecation and the pain continues for 2-3 hours after defecation. It is also called Bhagandar. Dark red blood may come out during defecation. Anyone can see this wound. Generally, fissure is cured by medication or by increasing the fiber content in the food.
What is the disease of fistula
In fistula disease, a thin tunnel is formed from the inside of the anus to the outside. It causes a hole in the skin which comes out like a boil from the outside. Pus keeps coming out of it. Mostly fistula occurs due to infection. In fistula disease, the skin near the anus starts looking red and swollen. At the same time, there is pain in the inside of the anus. Especially at the time of defecation. Fever can also occur in this disease.
Can these three diseases occur together?
Dr. BD Pathak said that usually people can have two of these together i.e. piles and fistula or piles and fistula or fistula and fistula or all three together. Therefore, it is important to consult a doctor. Generally, if two or all three are present together, then there can be complaints of pain, itching, pus etc. in the rectum during defecation. The pain can range from mild to very severe.
why do these diseases occur
Dr. BD Pathak said that the biggest reason behind these three diseases is our bad lifestyle. He said that our system is controlled by the mind. Our mind works with nature. Like the mind sends the message of sleeping to the body at the time of sleep, but when there is a disruption in this, problems start occurring. Our eating habits have also become bad. To avoid piles, fissure, fistula, there should be sufficient amount of fiber in the food. Fiber means fibrous green vegetables. People nowadays eat less green vegetables due to which constipation problem occurs. Constipation is the major reason for these three diseases. Sitting on the toilet sheet for a long time, applying too much pressure while defecating, continuously lifting too much heavy things, obesity etc. can also be the reason for this.
What is the treatment
Dr. BD Pathak told that whether it is piles or fistula or fistula, in all three diseases we have to see how far the disease has progressed. First we advise some medicine and precautions. We advise to eat fiber content i.e. green fibrous vegetables. We give some medicine and cream. Along with this, we also advise sitz bath i.e. steam fomentation in hot water. If relief is not obtained from this for 15 days, then surgery may have to be done. Dr. BD Pathak told that there are mainly two techniques for this. One operation is done by laser method and the other is done by stapler method. In both, hemorrhoid is removed by cutting and if the tissue has grown then it is also removed.
How to avoid these diseases
Dr. BD Pathak said that the best way to avoid these three diseases is to change your lifestyle according to nature. Go to bed early. Get adequate sleep and eat healthy food. Eat green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits every day. Drink plenty of water. Always stay hydrated. Keep your stomach clean. Use alcohol, cigarettes, processed food as little as possible. Exercise daily.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : June 17, 2024, 14:20 IST