Natural Health: How can I treat my post-pregnancy piles? 

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Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is a long-utilised herbal remedy that can help restore tone and elasticity to the venous system.

I developed external piles following my last pregnancy. Mostly, they don’t cause me any bother, but every now and again, they flare up and can be excruciating. What would you suggest?

External haemorrhoids, otherwise known as piles, can range from mild discomfort through to itching, burning, and the excruciating pain that you mention during a flare-up. In many cases, this indicates internal piles as well, though these tend to cause fewer issues.