# 3. Piles: Symptoms, Causes and When to See a Surgeon in Thane **SEO title:** Piles Symptoms and Treatment | Surgeon in Thane West **Meta description:** Understand piles symptoms, causes and treatment options, including when surgery may be needed. Consult Dr. Ankur Bhanushali in Thane West. Call 8691033033. **URL slug:** piles-symptoms-treatment-thane ## Piles Symptoms and Treatment: When to See a Surgeon in Thane West Piles, also known as haemorrhoids, are swollen blood vessels in or around the anus and lower rectum. They may cause bleeding during bowel movements, itching, discomfort or a lump near the anus. **Common types:** - Internal piles: Develop inside the rectum and may cause painless bleeding. - External piles: Develop under the skin around the anus and may cause discomfort. - Prolapsed piles: Internal piles that protrude through the anal opening. **Symptoms to watch for:** Bright red blood during bowel movements, itching, swelling, pain and a lump near the anus. **Why not wait?** Rectal bleeding should not automatically be assumed to be piles. Other conditions can cause similar symptoms. Heavy bleeding, dizziness, severe pain or black stools require urgent assessment. Consult Dr. Ankur Bhanushali, M.S., D. Lap. (Surg), surgeon with 22+ years of experience at Aayush Multispecialty Hospital, Panch Pakhdi, Thane West. Open 24 hours. Book a consultation today. **What increases the risk of piles?** Constipation, straining during bowel movements, prolonged sitting on the toilet, pregnancy and low dietary fibre intake can contribute to piles. **What happens at the consultation?** The surgeon discusses your symptoms, examines the affected area when appropriate and may recommend further tests. Treatment may include fibre, fluids, medicines, office-based procedures or surgery, depending on severity. **Related reading:** Piles vs Fissure, Recovery After Piles Surgery, Dietary Changes for Constipation and Piles Dr. Ankur Bhanushali, M.S., D. Lap. (Surg) Aayush Multispecialty Hospital, 1st Floor, Marigold Apartment, Almeda Road, Panch Pakhdi, Thane West 400602 Open 24 hours. Call or WhatsApp 8691033033.