Take note! I wanted to alert you to something that will haunt 40% of the adult populous (or more) at some time in their life. It’s called piles – or hemorrhoids and it basically includes any form of vein inflammation around the lower anal area.

Painful constipation? Itching in your anus area? Blood on your toilet paper? These are all likely signs that you may have hemorrhoids and should not be ignored (as if you could) – it’s no laughing matter – because although common, they can be bothersome and awkward.