Consulting your GP about piles is embarrassing, but suffering from haemorrhoids is actually a very common condition that can be managed quite effectively.
Don't suffer in silence
Piles or haemorrhoids are very common in people who suffer from long-term constipation or diarrhoea, and are associated with conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Haemorrhoids occur when veins in the anus swell and expand as a result of excessive straining, and can be very painful when sitting or passing a stool.