ABSTRACT
Hemorrhoids, also known as piles, are vascular structures in the anal canal which help with stool control. They become a disease when swollen or inflamed. Generally, there are two types of hemorrhoids and the sign and symptoms depend on the type present. Internal hemorrhoids are painless, often result in rectal bleeding when defecating. External hemorrhoids result in pain and swelling in the anal area. Male and female are both equally affected most often between 45 and 65 years of age, the condition lasts for a few days. Several factors that lead to the diseased condition include constipation or diarrhea, lack of exercise, low fiber diets, increased intra-abdominal pressure, genetics, aging. Management of pain, inflammation, bleeding is a goal of treatment in hemorrhoids. The present chapter gives information about the pathophysiology and detailed review of treatment using herbal formulation and reveals their different pharmacological activities such as anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, immunosuppressant, and laxative properties.
