The exact cause of piles is currently unknown, but there are a few common things that seem to cause these swollen blood vessels.

For example, constipation is considered to be one of the most common causes of piles, as the extra pressure on your anus when you’re finding it more difficult to poo could affect your blood vessels.

Piles are also common during pregnancy, which is thought to happen because your hormones make your veins relax, causing swelling in your blood vessels.

Another thing that is commonly thought to cause piles is heavy lifting, as this can also create pressure, so it’s important that you should always lift heavy objects safely and get help to carry heavy things if you need it.