Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids

Everyone has veins around the anal opening. When these veins abnormally enlarge or dilate they are called hemorrhoids. They are also known as Piles.

Internal hemorrhoids are painless but can cause more bleeding. Some time they may push out of the anal opening when a person pushes too hard to pass a stool or a bowel motion. External hemorrhoids are also painless but look like an extra skin near the anus. It's become very distressing when the blood in the external hemorrhoid clots and inflammation irritates the nearby pain sensitive skin.

Description

Hemorrhoids are usually caused by straining during bowel movements, obesity or pregnancy. Discomfort is a common symptom, especially during bowel movements or when sitting. Other symptoms include itching and bleeding.

Treatment

The best treatment of hemorrhoids is prevention. High fiber rich diet and bulk can prevent constipation. In many cases adding bulk laxatives is very useful. There are several numerous creams and suppositories which can help relieve the irritation and pain symptoms. In worst cases surgeries is required. Bleeding internal hemorrhoids are treated by rubber band ligation, sclerotherapy, coagulation or surgery.