Symptoms of piles

Common symptoms of piles include:

• bright red blood from your anus, which you may notice on the toilet paper when wiping, or in the toilet bowl a lump on the anus
• pain and discomfort after you have opened your bowels
• a slimy discharge of mucus, which may cause itching
• a feeling that your bowels haven’t emptied completely
• soiling underwear (with third or fourth degree piles)

Bright red blood from the anus is most likely to come from piles, rather than anything more serious. However, if you are unsure whether the bleeding is due to piles, you should visit a surgeon specialized for proctology for advice