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Hemorrhoids Symptoms and Treatment For Beginners

 

 

One of the worst things that can happen to you when you think life is going good is hemorrhoids!

 

Let’s be real here…hemorrhoids hurt and they are embarrassing on their best day.

 

A lot of people simply don’t know what causes hemorrhoids and how to remedy them though which can cause problems.

 

There are over the counter (OTC) creams, suppositories and ointments you can buy. The main problem with these so-called remedies is that they don’t do very much.

 

Those kinds of treatments aren’t meant to solve the real problem of hemorrhoids, just mask the symptoms of itching, burning and general pain in your bum.

 

But what even more people have problems with is understanding the basics of hemorrhoids. How they start in the first place and what you can do to treat them.

 

I was reading an article the other day at everydayhealth that really did a great job of explaining the basics of hemorrhoids for beginners.

 

What causes hemorrhoids?

Too much pressure on the veins in the pelvic and rectal area causes hemorrhoids.

 

Normally, tissue inside the anus fills with blood to help control bowel movements. If you strain to move stool, the increased pressure causes the veins in this tissue to swell and stretch. This can cause hemorrhoids.

 

Diarrhea or constipation also may lead to straining and can increase pressure on veins in the anal canal.

 

Pregnant women can get hemorrhoids during the last 6 months of pregnancy. This is because of increased pressure on the blood vessels in the pelvic area. Straining to push the baby out during labor can make hemorrhoids worse.

 

Being overweight can also lead to hemorrhoids.

 

Getting hemorrhoids while pregnant is very normal, and sometimes it seems like pregnant women really get treated unfairly by hemorrhoids! After carrying a baby all that time and being uncomfortable, right at the very end they get hemorrhoids from giving birth.

 

Something that probably hurts most people with hemorrhoids is the straining to go to the bathroom. Most of us are not aware that doing this is what is causing our painful piles problems until it’s too late.

 

What are the symptoms?

The most common symptoms of both internal and external hemorrhoids include:

• Bleeding during bowel movements. You might see streaks of bright red blood on toilet paper after you strain to have a bowel movement.
• Itching.
• Rectal pain. It may be painful to clean the anal area.

 

This is pretty simple. If you have noticed that you are in a lot of pain when you go to the bathroom, this is a good sign that you may be suffering from hemorrhoids.

 

Also, for many people, in addition to the intense pain, there will be quite a lot of really annoying itching that will bother you.

 

How are hemorrhoids diagnosed?

Your doctor can tell if you have hemorrhoids by asking about your past health and doing a physical exam.

 

You may not need many tests at first, especially if you are younger than 50 and your doctor thinks that your rectal bleeding is caused by hemorrhoids. Your doctor may just examine your rectum with a gloved finger. Or your doctor may use a short, lighted scope to look inside the rectum.

 

Rectal bleeding can be a sign of a more serious problem, such as colon, rectal, or anal cancer. So if the first exam does not show a clear cause of your problems, your doctor may use a lighted scope (sigmoidoscope) to look at the lower third of your colon. Or your doctor may use another kind of scope (colonoscope) to look at the entire colon to check for other causes of bleeding.

 

It is really important that if you think you may have hemorrhoids that you get it checked out by a doctor before starting any kind of piles treatment option. It may be embarrassing but since the symptoms could be a sign of something more serious to your health, it really is worth getting checked out.

 

Once you are sure that hemorrhoids are your primary concern, then you can begin to look at the different ways to treat them.

 

There are lots of ways that you can remedy your piles in a completely safe manner, without having to use any prescription or over the counter remedies.

 

These remedies can get to the root of the issue so that instead of trying to mask the pain, itching and burning associated with piles, you can begin to heal from the inside!

 

How are they treated?

For most external hemorrhoids, home treatment is all you need.

 

This includes slowly adding fiber to your meals, drinking more water, and using over-the-counter ointments for a limited time to stop itching. You also may use stool softeners. The same home treatment can be used for most internal hemorrhoids.

 

It is a great idea to find a truly holistic (natural & safe) approach to treating your hemorrhoids safely.

 

Over the counter medications may make the itching and burning stop for short periods of time, but they will never solve the problem like alternative methods will.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

via pilesremedies.info