You may experience one or several of the above symptoms, but still see no external signs of piles. The only way to confirm if you have them is to visit your doctor. This is also important for ruling out any other possible causes of your symptoms. If you experience any of the symptoms listed above, make an appointment with your doctor.

If you have small, internal piles, you might not be able to feel or see them. Instead, you’ll most likely notice one of the above symptoms. If you have larger piles, you may feel a small hard lump on the outside of your anus, or even feel a lump hanging down.

Certain people are more likely like get piles than others, including men and women over 45, pregnant women and new mums, and those carrying extra weight.

You should speak to your doctor if you’re experiencing any of the symptoms listed above for more than a day, as they could be due to a number of other ailments as well as piles. It’s important to get it checked out as soon as possible to make sure it’s nothing more serious, and so that you can start treatment to relieve the symptoms as soon as possible.

Find out more about treating piles here: Treating Piles

If you have small, internal piles, you might not be able to feel or see them. Instead, you’ll most likely notice one of the symptoms listed above. If you have larger piles, you may feel a small hard lump on the outside of your anus, or even feel a lump hanging down.