Hemorrhoids: Symptoms And Prevention

Causes
When you look at the causes of hemorrhoids, you will be sure that almost 50 percent of the population is likely to suffer from the ailments at some point in time. Lifting heavy objects, constipation, which causes strain during bowel movements, and sitting down for long periods are some of the cases that can cause hemorrhoids. It has been established that the ailment comes about when some pressure is exerted on the rectum or anus, it can happen internally or externally. The pressure causes the muscle to swell, this is then aggravated when you sit down or visit the bathroom. The muscles become inflamed, hence, the sharp pains that are experienced.

Symptoms

If you have internal or external hemorrhoids, you will experience some itchiness, burning effect or sharp pains, sometimes you may experience some traces of blood in your stool or toilet paper, regardless of the case, it is advantageous to handle the situation immediately. The pain can be severe and terribly uncomfortable depending with the stage. It is necessary to note that the pain does not go on its own; in fact, it grows every time the muscles are aggravated. The sooner you treat them the better, we recommend that seek medical advice to rule out any other life threatening ailments, although hemorrhoids do not pose any threat to life, beside the pain and discomfort.

How to prevent

When you notice some pain, discomfort and itchiness, you can apply the following home treatment methods, which can help reduce the pain or contribute progressively to the treatment process.
Avoid the activities that exert pressure on like lifting heavy weights, and straining bowel movements by reducing the sitting time both in the bathroom and in other activities.
Having comfortable undergarments also soothes the pain
Avoid irritating the area through scratching or aggressive wiping after using the bathroom
Use non-scented pure white color tissues
Observe a diet change, which involves increasing the fibre and water intake

Treating

Treating hemorrhoids is a simple process; however, you will need to find the best treatment solution. Some people concentrate on the external areas. Treatment involves repair of the impairment and torn tissues. Applying cream helps to some extent, but sometimes this only offers a temporary solution to the pain and discomfort.

In the early stages, you can use some of the recommended creams for external hemorrhoids or suppository, drugs that need to be administered into the rectum for internal hemorrhoids. This should be a short-term treatment, and if it does not prove to be effective, consult your doctor immediately.

A dietary change, requires a diet that has high-fiber content not only strengthens the rectum and anus muscles, but also makes the stool softer. This together with increased water, fruits and vegetable intake reduces the strain when passing stool and the inflammation.

If the above treatment measures fail, then some recommended medical treatment procedures can be used in severe cases.

Doctors first attempt to stop blood supply by use of a rubber band, laser, electrical current or heat treatment. Without a supply of blood, the hemorrhoids fall off automatically.

In the most advanced stages, doctors choose to conduct hemorrhoidectomy, a painful surgical procedure that doctors rarely recommend; it also does not provide a permanent solution because a percentage of patients have hemorrhoids as a recurring problem even after this surgical process.

Treating hemorrhoids is easy since some creams like preparation H, Venapro, Anusol and some natural remedies like H Miracle can readily be found in the market. It is essential to consult your doctor before the above-mentioned treatment methods since some may have side effects to pregnant women or you just might be suffering from another illness that requires expert advice.

Types:
Internal and External

There are two kinds of hemorrhoids internal and external usually the external caused the most pain and aggravation. External hemorrhoids occur near the opening of the anus, and it occurs when the veins swell on the outside.

External often cause clotting under the skin and create a hard painful knot.

Internal occur when veins in the anus becomes swollen. Internal hemorrhoids are usually small but can become large and bulge out of the anus. They are usually painless, but pain can occur if the veins bulge out of the rectum. This condition also causes bleeding and sometimes mucus is evident. The blood is noticeable when you use toilet paper or you may see blood in the toilet bowl after you pass stool. Even though bleeding is synonymous with this condition, bleeding also occurs due to Colorectal cancer. So, this problem should not be taken lightly

Internal may require a doctor’s assistance if the condition becomes severe, and the doctor may choose to remove the hemorrhoids by either scaring the area, or tying the hemorrhoids to stop the bloods supply from reaching the hemorrhoids so they will shrink and die.