Piles medically known as Haemorrhoids, is a very common disease affecting almost 70% of the population. Understanding Piles Haemorrhoids / Piles is nothing but swollen and inflamed veins in the anus or the lower rectum. The actual cause is not known however the common causes of piles are believed to be • Long standing • Chronic diarrhoea or constipation • Straining while defecation • Obesity • Pregnancy • Weakening of muscles due to ageing etc • Hereditary tendencies Do you suffer from Piles/Haemorrhoids About 40% of people suffering from Haemorrhoids show no significant symptoms. However, the common symptoms include - Bleeding per rectum (Prolonged or severe bleeding may lead to anaemia) - Discomfort especially during defecation and sitting - Itching - Swelling How MAC treats Piles/Haemorrhoids ? MAC follows Kshara Karma procedure which is a milder and superior procedure that replaces all surgical methods to treat Piles with negligible recurrence.