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What are Hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels that are normally present inside the anus and its surroundings including the lower rectum. When under pressure, hemorrhoids stretch and become swollen. In this aspect, they are very similar to varicose veins in the legs.

When straining during a bowel movement, pressure increases in the anus and this result to swelling of the hemorrhoids. Pregnancy, aging, diarrhea, heredity and chronic constipation all contribute to hemorrhoids.

There are external hemorrhoids (occurring under the skin around the anus) and internal hemorrhoids (inside the anus). An internal hemorrhoid becomes a prolapsing hemorrhoid when it protrudes through the anus.

What are the symptoms of Hemorrhoids?

Symptoms vary from people to people when they have hemorrhoids and a person will not experience all the known symptoms. Hemorrhoidal symptoms are the following: painful swelling around the anus, stool stained with bright red blood. fissures, irritation, fistulae, hard lump around the anus, abscesses and itching.

What are the causes of Hemorrhoids?

Excessive pressure in the rectum causes the formation of hemorrhoids. The pressure forces blood to stretch the walls of the veins, causing them to bulge. The pressure can even rupture the veins.

How dangerous are Hemorrhoids?

Generally, hemorrhoids are not dangerous. Usually the symptoms of hemorrhoids does not last for more than a week. Hemorrhoids are not life-threatening.

How common are Hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids are very common and they affect both men and women. Almost all people will have hemorrhoids when they reach the age of 50. Aging plays an important role in hemorrhoids because with aging comes loosening of muscles in the anal and rectal area. This is a significant factor in the formation of hemorrhoids.

Pregnant women are specially susceptible to hemorrhoids because of their condition. The fetus in their wombs exerts pressure in the abdomen and this can cause the hemorrhoidal vessels to enlarge. Additional pressure is created during childbirth.

How is Diagnosis done with Hemorrhoids?

A doctor is the most qualified to diagnose hemorrhoids. He will examine the anus and rectum and note the formation of enlarged blood vessels. He can also do a digital rectal exam. There are also tools to diagnose hemorrhoids such as the anoscope and protoscope. The lighted tube anoscope is particularly useful in inspecting suspected internal hemorrhoids. The protoscope, on the other hand, is used to examine the entire rectum.

What are the treatments for Hemorrhoids?

To relieve the pain and difficulties caused by hemorrhoids is the first aim of medical treatment for hemorrhoids. To help reduce swelling, a person can sit in a warm tub or ice packs. He can also use hemorrhoidal cream. Surgery is an option that a person with hemorrhoid is sure to take.

How are hemorrhoids prevented?

Hemorrhoids cannot be prevented because nobody is sure when they occur. The best way not to have hemorrhoids is to have a diet with high-fiber content. This keeps the stools soft so they pass easily without straining too much.

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