Piles even sound awful. But most of people over the age 50 have them and yonger people can get them as well. The swollen and inflamed vein tissue in the anal area is called hemorrhoid or piles.

Symptom of piles:
  Hemorrhoids are anal pain,
  Burning or itching and
  Bright red blood seen on toilet
  Toilet bowl on the surface of the stool after defecation.
  Round swelling or protrusion in the anal area may also be present.
Types of haemorrhoids or piles