by edenaff on November 13, 2010
What is the medical condition?
Hemorrhoids are identified as swollen veins in the anal or rectal area. They are sometimes referenced as varicose veins of the anus. It he veins is swollen inside the anal canal then they are called internal hemorrhoids. If the veins are swollen near the opening of the anus then they are called external hemorrhoids.
What causes hemorrhoids to come about?
Hemorrhoids occur when there is a lot of pressure in the rectal area. The added pressure can be from pregnancy, especially during the remaining six months. Many women also find that even if they did not have hemorrhoids during their pregnancy, that hemorrhoid occurs after delivery due to straining to get the baby out. Plus this medical condition can occur from straining too hard when having a bowel movement. Additionally too much pressure can happen from just having diarrhea and constipation.
What are some of the signs and symptoms of hemorrhoids?
There are some sign and symptoms to look for in hemorrhoids. Most often severe itching and burning is reported. There can also be pain, especially when sitting. Plus there is pain during a bowel movement. Additionally hard lumps may form near the anus opening. The leakage of feces sometimes occurs in severe hemorrhoids.
How hemorrhoids are normally treated?
Hemorrhoids are often treated with over the counter medications that are call corticosteroid creams. They help to reduce the swelling and pain. Witch hazel is used to help with the itching and burning. Some other things that can help are to wear cotton underwear when possible and also to avoid perfumes in dyes in that area.
Other Medical Treatments for Hemorrhoids
For severe hemorrhoids your doctor may recommend an outpatient procedure to bring immediate relief.
No matter what causes hemorrhoids, the medical condition can often make daily activities painful and difficult. Treatment is available for home application or in a doctor office. If you are having any kind of rectal bleeding please see a doctor to rule out any other medical problems or complications. Also if home treatment is not working after a week, it is recommended to call your doctor then as well.
For more information, check out this article from Medicinenet ———————————> Hemorrhoids
by edenaff on November 18, 2010
External hemorrhoids are often an unpleasant and embarrassing topic of conversation. However, at least 50% of Americans suffer from this painful and embarrassing disorder at least once in their lifetimes and at any given time an estimated 5% of all Americans are dealing with their own private pain.
In reality, hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lower part of the anus or rectum, which serve to drain the rectal arteries. These veins can become enlarged due to a variety of reasons. External hemorrhoids are typically characterized by symptoms such as: anal itching, pain and ache, burning sensation-especially with prolonged sitting, a bright red blood on the toilet paper, pain during bowel movements and one or more hard and tender lumps or nodules on the outside of the anus. There are several factors that play into the development of these hemorrhoids. They can often occur during pregnancy or after giving birth due to the straining of delivery. In addition, factors such as genetics, irregular bowel movements – both constipation and diarrhea, poor nutrition of a low fiber diet, prolonged sitting and even obesity play a role in the development of external hemorrhoids.
So, what can a person do to heal these painful swollen veins in a delicate area? There are any number of over the counter topical gels and ointments available which really only mask the problem. In order to truly treat external hemorrhoids, one must get to the true root of the issue. Typically, advice is given to avoid constipation, drink lots of water, exercise regularly, increase the fiber in your daily nutrition and try to relax more often. As a preventative measure, be sure to keep your stools soft so that you can avoid constipation easily and be sure to empty your bowels as soon as the urge hits you. There are also a variety of natural herbal remedies and homeopathic suggestions – so you may want to visit with your local health store and read up on possible all natural solutions. The herbs and natural minerals in homeopathic remedies typically trigger your body’s own immune system to help fight these painful swollen veins.
The bottom line for your painful bottom can be an embarrassing and somewhat delicate topic of conversation with family, friends and even your physician. However, the sooner you approach the subject of your external hemorrhoids with those you trust, the sooner you will be on your way to recovery and what a much more pleasant experience sitting will be for you!
For more information, check out this article from eMedTV ——————-> External Hemorrhoids
