Dr Igbinovia Imuentinyan, a consultant at Wuse General Hospital Abuja told newsmen that the lack of physical exercise had been identified as one of the causes of pile.
He explained that pile, also known as hemorrhoid, is common among overweight people who seldom exercise, while people with irregular eating habits whose diet is deficient in essential fibres can develop hemorrhoids.
Pile is a roundish swelling which can be found inside or outside the anal canal, and can either be dry or bleeding.
“Fat people are predisposed to having pile because of constipation and straining during bowel movement which causes the pile to protrude,’’ he said.
According to him, bleeding pile which is located at the internal lining causes itching, body weakness and anaemia if the bleeding is excessive.
Imuetinyan said that bleeding pile was more prevalent in pregnant women because the pressure of the foetus causes the pile vessels to enlarge and could further be placed under pressure during childbirth.
“Pile experienced during childbirth is temporal and can be treated by sitting in warm salt water for at least 10 minutes in the morning and evening for two to three weeks.’’
Imuetinyan stressed the need for regular exercises involving abdominal muscles such as sit-ups which help to improve circulation in the anal region, thereby aiding easier bowl movement.
He said that consuming vegetables, fruits and lots of water could soften stool, making it easier to empty the bowels without strain.
However, in extreme cases, pile can be treated surgically to cut off the affected tissues.
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