How to Recognize Hemorrhoids Symptoms and Get Relief Fast
Common Hemorrhoid Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
Hemorrhoids are an inevitable part of human anatomy. They occur when there is pressure applied to veins in the anal canal and rectum region; this could be from straining too hard when trying to move bowels due to constipation or too much sitting time on the toilet.
Hemorrhoids may develop inside or outside the anus and usually are painless; however, when protrusions proliferate they can cause irritation and itching.
Causes
Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels in and around the anal area that have become inflamed due to too much pressure being applied, like sitting for extended periods or straining during bowel movements, on this tissue.
Constipation also can increase your risk, as it causes vein walls to stretch and swell causing hemorrhoids; additional risk factors include having a low fiber diet, being overweight or pregnant.
Hemorrhoids usually improve with home treatment over time; if pain persists or bleeding occurs, however, medical intervention should be sought immediately.
Hemorrhoids could be an indicator of rectal cancer or bacteria infection and when visiting your gastroenterologist a digital rectal exam or flexible sigmoidoscopy may be performed as necessary (flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy).
Most hemorrhoids can be avoided by making healthy lifestyle decisions and following treatment advice given.
Symptoms
Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels in the lower rectum that lead to itching, rectal bleeding and pain.
Hemorrhoids can occur internally or externally and are quite common — typically not dangerous but embarrassing for their symptoms such as bleeding during bowel movements, itching and pressure on anal area — not uncommonly seen blood on toilet paper or bowl after having a bowel movement.
Hemorrhoids occur when there is increased pressure on the anal canal causing blood vessels in and around it to swell and stretch, often caused by prolonged sitting on the toilet for long periods, rushing to have a bowel movement quickly or being overweight; pregnancy or labour; chronic diarrhea/constipation/overweight; sometimes external hemorrhoids form a blood clot which is very painful while an anal intercourse event causes bleeding hemorrhoids to rupture internally or externally; to avoid hemorrhoids it’s best to go to the bathroom as soon as you feel urge while not strain during bowel movements or drinking caffeinated beverages/alcohol as this dehydrates you from inside out!
To keep well hydrated try drinking enough fluids (especially water!) in order to remain properly hydrated throughout. Avoid dehydrating with caffeinated beverages/alcohol as these dehydrate you over time!
Treatment
Benjamin Franklin famously stated, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Home treatment can help prevent hemorrhoids from worsening while relieving symptoms.
Start by eating a high-fiber diet including fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Water consumption and regular exercise also play an important role in regularizing bowel movements.
Avoid straining during bowel movements as this puts pressure on blood vessels in the anal area and can lead to hemorrhoids. Instead, it’s best to go directly to the bathroom as soon as you feel an urge. Sitting for extended periods can put stress on veins in this region, making stools harder to pass.
Depending on your symptoms, other treatment options may be necessary. This could include rubber band ligation — where a rubber band is applied around the base of a hemorrhoid to block off circulation — and sclerotherapy, where chemical solutions are injected directly into blood vessels of hemorrhoids in order to shrink them down.
Prevention
Hemorrhoids can be a nuisance, yet are usually minor. You can prevent them by changing your bathroom habits and increasing fiber intake while using over-the-counter ointments or suppositories that reduce swelling and itching.
Hemorrhoids are caused by excessive pressure being placed upon blood vessels in the pelvic and rectal area, such as when sitting for too long on the toilet or straining to have a bowel movement. Hemorrhoids can also develop during pregnancy or labor when your baby’s weight puts added strain on veins in your anal canal.
Hemorrhoids may appear either internally (piles inside the anal canal) or externally (piles near the anus), with internal forms affecting those who have them within their anal canal and external forms nearer to their anus.
Recurrence can occur, especially if family history plays a factor or you’re overweight; if symptoms such as blood in your stool or itching persist, consult a doctor who will conduct a physical exam and may look closely at both anus and rectum using either gloved finger or speculum for signs.
