Perianal Abscess vs Fistula: What Comes First?
A perianal abscess almost always develops first. It’s an acute, painful, pus-filled infection in the tissue near the anus, caused by a blocked or infected anal gland. When the abscess bursts on its own or gets surgically drained, a small abnormal tunnel often...
Piles After Childbirth: Why & What Helps?
Piles after delivery are swollen blood vessels in the rectum and anus that develop due to the physical pressure of pregnancy and intense pushing during labour, frequently worsened by postpartum constipation. Postpartum hemorrhoids affect nearly 25 to 35 percent of...
Can Spicy Food Make Piles Worse?
Spicy food doesn’t directly cause piles. But if you’ve already got hemorrhoids, spicy meals can irritate swollen rectal veins and make burning, itching, and bowel movements way more painful. Capsaicin’s the culprit. It’s the heat compound in...
