"If I drink more water, piles will go away" - explained

One of the most common beliefs among patients with piles (hemorrhoids) is that drinking more water alone will cure the problem. While hydration is important for digestive health, piles are not a condition that simply disappears with increased water intake, especially when treatment is delayed.

Understanding what water can—and cannot—do is crucial to avoiding complications.

Why Water Alone Cannot Cure Piles

1. Piles Are Not Just a Hydration Problem

Piles develop due to:

• Increased pressure in rectal veins

• Chronic straining

• Prolonged sitting

• Weakening of supportive tissues

Once piles have formed, they do not shrink or disappear with water intake alone.

2. Delaying Treatment Makes the Condition Worse

Many patients continue to drink more water while:

• Bleeding persists

• Pain increases

• Piles progress from early to advanced stages

Delayed treatment often results in larger piles, severe pain, thrombosis, or infection, making recovery longer and more difficult.

3. Advanced Piles Need Medical Care

Early-stage piles may respond well to:

• Diet correction

• Medications

• Lifestyle changes

However, moderate to advanced piles require medical or minimally invasive procedures. Relying only on water delays effective treatment.

Key Takeaway

Drinking more water is helpful—but it is not a cure for piles. Believing otherwise often delays proper treatment and leads to worse outcomes.

If piles symptoms persist, early consultation with a qualified proctologist ensures accurate diagnosis, timely treatment, and long-term relief.