Hemorrhoids is said to affect one half of the American population today, and what's even frustrating to know is that there is no exact hemorrhoid pain treatment for some relief. Hemorrhoids can be so painful. They are caused by congestion as well dilation of anal and rectal veins. They are usually a result of impaired blood flow through the venous plexus (a network of veins). They can be internal, meaning they are above the anal sphincter and they are usually painless or external which is outside the anal sphincter, this one is painful because of the nerve cells present. The anal sphincter is the sphincter muscle of the anus.
Hemorrhoids is common in both men and women, between the ages 20 and 50. What are the conditions that predispose a person to hemorrhoids? It includes persons whose job require them to sit for long hours, pregnancy in which the pressure due to the fetus causes the vessels to enlarge, obesity, increased intra-abdominal pressure due to prolonged constipation, loss of rectal muscle tone which is common to the elderly, lifting of heavy objects which causes one to strain, lack of fiber in diet, people who have undergone episiotomy and rectal surgery, and genetics.
Common signs and symptoms are bleeding with defecation, hard stools with streak of blood, pain with defecation, sitting or walking and protrusion of external hemorrhoids when inspected. If you are suffering from these symptoms, it is time for you to visit your physician and see if it is hemorrhoids or other disorders which also manifest the same signs and symptoms.
So, how do you treat hemorrhoids? One is to use stool softeners which will aide you in passing out stools, it will help you not to strain when defecating. Local anesthetics or anti -inflammatory creams may also be used. Adjustments in the diet like increasing your fiber intake and consumption of adequate liquids will be a big help. If there is already a prolapse, excessive bleeding and severe pain, Hemorrhoidectomy is indicated. It is the surgical excision of hemorrhoids. It is important that you have yourself diagnosed by a physician, so that the physician can observe, palpate and perform examination.
Hemorrhoids can be prevented; it is just a matter of lifestyle modification. Diet, exercise and regular bowel movement can make a difference. Early diagnosis also is a must, when symptoms start to appear have your check up so early treatment can be done and avoid further worsening the disorder.
Hemorrhoids is common in both men and women, between the ages 20 and 50. What are the conditions that predispose a person to hemorrhoids? It includes persons whose job require them to sit for long hours, pregnancy in which the pressure due to the fetus causes the vessels to enlarge, obesity, increased intra-abdominal pressure due to prolonged constipation, loss of rectal muscle tone which is common to the elderly, lifting of heavy objects which causes one to strain, lack of fiber in diet, people who have undergone episiotomy and rectal surgery, and genetics.
Common signs and symptoms are bleeding with defecation, hard stools with streak of blood, pain with defecation, sitting or walking and protrusion of external hemorrhoids when inspected. If you are suffering from these symptoms, it is time for you to visit your physician and see if it is hemorrhoids or other disorders which also manifest the same signs and symptoms.
So, how do you treat hemorrhoids? One is to use stool softeners which will aide you in passing out stools, it will help you not to strain when defecating. Local anesthetics or anti -inflammatory creams may also be used. Adjustments in the diet like increasing your fiber intake and consumption of adequate liquids will be a big help. If there is already a prolapse, excessive bleeding and severe pain, Hemorrhoidectomy is indicated. It is the surgical excision of hemorrhoids. It is important that you have yourself diagnosed by a physician, so that the physician can observe, palpate and perform examination.
Hemorrhoids can be prevented; it is just a matter of lifestyle modification. Diet, exercise and regular bowel movement can make a difference. Early diagnosis also is a must, when symptoms start to appear have your check up so early treatment can be done and avoid further worsening the disorder.
