Piles (Moolvyadh): A Highly Misunderstood and Confusing Disease

Even in today’s modern era, piles remains one of the most misunderstood diseases. Learn why confusion occurs, how wrong treatments worsen the condition, and why proper diagnosis by a piles specialist is essential for permanent relief.

Even in today’s advanced computer age, there are countless misunderstandings about diseases related to the anal region. Until we feel symptoms like:
1) Burning
2) Bleeding
3) Swelling or a mass coming out
4) Pus discharge
5) A fleshy lump felt during cleaning…Most people never take the anorectal area seriously — despite using it every day since birth.
Only when these symptoms appear does the patient “wake up” and begin a long, exhausting, and confusing journey.
Why Do People Treat Piles Differently From Other Diseases? If we cut our finger even slightly, we immediately visit a doctor.If a child gets fever, we take them to a pediatrician. But when there is a problem in the anal region?
People start taking advice from:Friends
Neighbours
Colleagues
Relatives
Even strangers sitting next to them on a bus. None of these people are piles specialists, and most do not know anything beyond the local name of “moolvyadh.”Yet the patient listens to them — sometimes 100% blindly — which is surprising and dangerous. Every person shares random stories, unverified home remedies, and misleading tips, creating more confusion. This is how the never-ending journey of wrong treatments begins.

The Danger of Wrong & Unqualified TreatmentMany patients end up going to: Fake healers, Self-proclaimed “vaidya”, Unqualified practitioners, People offering threads, acids, chemicals, burning powders, or “nawasagar/chuna”

They apply harmful substances directly on the anal area, which causes burns, infection, and long-term damage. Just think: We don’t let an unqualified person even repair a puncture on our ₹50,000 vehicle. So why trust someone untrained with your priceless body?
The real reason is — the anal region is not visible, so people get easily misled by anyone offering quick solutions. This is why piles becomes a highly confusing disease. Even a heart attack may be better understood by patients than piles — because piles symptoms vary widely and appear differently in every person.
What Should You Do Then?
Always visit a qualified Piles & Fistula Specialist Doctor. Tell them:
Your exact symptoms
Duration of the problem
Your medical history
Any other ongoing diseases or medications
Many people take medicines for: Blood pressure, Heart diseases, These long-term medicines sometimes increase body heat and can trigger piles, fissure, or related conditions. A trained doctor understands all this.⭐ Not Just Piles — There Are 12 Diseases in the Anal Region. Most patients assume everything is “piles,” but actually, there are:
Piles
Fissure
Abscess
Fistula
Pilonidal sinus
Polyps
Anal warts
Anal gland diseases
External hemorrhoids…and more

A total of 12 major diseases, each having 3–4 stages, creating around 50 different symptoms.This is why treatments suggested by random people are meaningless — they only know the name “piles,” but not the real internal disease.
Proper Diagnosis Is Essential. A specialist will perform: Proctoscopy, Rectal Examination, Digital Rectal Exam. This helps identify the exact internal condition and decide the correct line of treatment. Ayurvedic 30-Minute Treatments Without Surgery. Ayurveda has described anorectal diseases in detail for over 2,400 years.
Today, with modern research and advancements, Ayurvedic treatments such as:
Ksharkarma
Ksharsutra
Agnikarma
Ksharlepan are giving excellent results.
Benefits:
No major surgery
No cutting of muscles
No removal of organs
Minimal pain
Permanent solution
Prevents recurrence.
This makes Ayurvedic management a reliable and effective option for piles and related diseases.
Final Advice:If you notice any symptoms like:Bleeding, Pain, Burning, Swelling, Pus discharge, Lump during motion. Do not panic. Do not self-medicate. Do not follow random advice.Visit a qualified anorectal specialist as early as possible.With proper diagnosis and treatment, you can easily become free from the disease and avoid major complications.