Piles or hemorrhoids are bulging and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus that can cause pain, itching, and bleeding. There are two types of hemorrhoids: internal hemorrhoids, which are located inside the rectum, and external hemorrhoids, which are found beneath the skin around the anus. In today's episode of the Piles podcast, we'll talk about a condition many people have but are reluctant to discuss: piles, often known as hemorrhoids.

Join the PACE Hospitals Podcast with Dr. Suresh Kumar S - Surgical Gastroenterologist and Laparoscopic Surgeon at PACE Hospitals, Hitech City, Hyderabad, India, to explore what causes hemorrhoids, how they can be treated, and, most importantly, how to avoid them.