Hemorrhoids? What They Are And How To Avoid Them.

Hemorrhoids are enlarged, painful veins in your rectum and come in a few forms. Hemorrhoids develop from 2 different places. There are 2 sets of veins that drain the blood from the lower rectum and anus.

The internal veins can become swollen to form internal hemorrhoids. Internal hemorrhoids, unless they are severe, cannot be seen or felt, unlike external hemorrhoids.

Likewise, the external veins can swell to form external hemorrhoids. External hemorrhoids can be seen around the outside of the anus and many times, can be felt.

Hemorrhoids are associated with constipation and straining at bowel movements as well as pregnancy. It is thought that these conditions lead to increased pressure in the hemorrhoid veins, thus causing them to swell. Liver disease can also cause increased pressure in the veins and also cause hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are very common and have been estimated to occur in up to half the population by age 50.

The symptoms of hemorrhoids are fairly straightforward. The most common complaint from internal hemorrhoids is painless bleeding. You will see bright red blood on the outside of your stool, on the toilet paper, or dripping into the toilet. The bleeding usually does not last long. Hemorrhoids may lead to a condition called prolapsed hemorrhoids. This occurs when the internal hemorrhoids swell and then extend through the anus. You then can feel the hemorrhoids, at your anus, from the outside. Many times you can gently push the hemorrhoids back through the anus and solve the problem. If the hemorrhoids cannot be pushed back, then they may swell even more and become trapped outside of the anus. If your hemorrhoids become entrapped, then you will need to see a doctor.

External hemorrhoids may form a painful condition called thromboses hemorrhoids. When a blood clot occurs in a hemorrhoid, the hemorrhoid will become even more swollen. This swelling leads to increased pain. The pain is usually worse with bowel movements or sometimes with sitting. This too is a condition that may require a doctor's examination and treatment.

How to prevent hemorrhoids from happening?

Change your dietary habits by drinking more liquids and eat more leafy green vegetables, which will make stools bulkier and softer to relieve constipation. Some people with constipation or hard stools may benefit from increasing the amount of bran and fiber in their diet. Stool softeners might also help. You should be cautious in choosing a laxative for your constipation. If a laxative causes watery, runny stools, it could cause an infection in the anus and should not be used. Some doctors also recommend people who sit for a long period of time, take breaks at least every hour or so. Just walk around for 5 minutes to get the blood flowing around the body again. Air doughnuts are great for people who sit for long periods as well.
Many creams, ointments, and suppositories are sold as pain relievers and medicines for hemorrhoids. These medications are of little help and sometimes might even cause the hemorrhoids to take longer to heal, so consult with your doctor first.

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