Piles are called Haemorrhoids in medical terminology. They are swellings within the rectum or around the anus that consist of enlarged and swollen blood vessels. Piles in majority of cases are mild ...

Rectal bleeding is a common sign of haemorrhoids, but it could signify something much more severe than piles, such as colon cancer. It is not uncommon for people to make and hear jokes on hemorrhoids ...

Piles, fissures, and fistula are common but often ignored due to stigma. Learn their symptoms, causes, and why early ...

Also referred to as hemorrhoids, piles are swollen veins that occur within the anal canal or around the anus. Piles may not cause symptoms and people can be unaware that they have them. However, they ...

Discarded syringes, used test kits and old vaccine bottles from the COVID-19 pandemic have piled up to create tens of thousands of tonnes of medical waste, threatening human health and the environment ...

Piles or haemorrhoids are physically uncomfortable and embarrassing to talk about. What you eat increases or decreases your risk of developing piles. Here are some tips from a dietitian to ease the ...

The Philippines’ Covid-19 waste problem has once again been brought to the fore after piles of medical waste sitting in a compound of a local hospital drew flak from nearby residents. “Measures to ...