Haemorrhoids (Piles)are very common. It is mostly more common in the countries where the diet has traditionally been more processed and low in fiber. The major factors are those things that causes the raise the pressure in the abdomen. This causes the blood vessels to swell and causes chronic constipation. Symptoms of piles after or during pregnancy and over weight. The haemorrhoids also have following symptoms, pain around the anus or rectum, itching of the anal area, bright red bleeding usually mixed in the stool but may be seen on the toilet paper as well. Feeling of lump at the anus, tenderness, severe pain before, during or after passing the faeces.