Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Advice On Treating Hemorrhoids

By Harvey Underwood

Background of hemorrhoids:

Before focusing on treating hemorrhoids, we have to be able to understand what they are. Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels in the rectum. These veins are located in the lowest area of the rectum. There are two different types of hemorrhoids, internal and external. Both if inflamed you would be able to see and feel them on the outside. They can and will cause an extreme amount of pain.

Internal hemorrhoids:

Well internal hemorrhoids will not cause as much pain as external ones. There are few pain nerves inside an internal one. If you see bleeding this is a huge sign of a problem. Once you see them protrude they will look like moist, pinkish balls of skin. Internal hemorrhoids also sit higher in your rectum.

What is an external hemorrhoid?

These lie within your rectum on the lower end. Thrombosis turns them purple or black and is extremely painful. You will usually see these during a forceful stool. External hemorrhoids can be seen and felt with your hand. These when inflamed are more painful then the internal ones.

What are some of the causes?

Constipation or a forceful stool is a leading cause of hemorrhoids. Many causes have not been certain and hemorrhoids are very unexplainable. High fiber diets, obesity and physical labor are some of the causes of hemorrhoids. Any strenuous work such as abdomen pressure could also cause pain within your rectum.

Alright, so how can I treat hemorrhoids?

Supplements, topical solutions and changes to your diet are great treatments for at home. Surgery is required if and only if your hemorrhoids do not retract back inside. This is usually an extreme case. The treatment is to reduce the blood flow.

Is it best to choose non surgical treatment?

No surgical treatment is usually for people age 70 and older or someone in poor health. It also depends on how extreme your case is. Cases may vary. It is recommended for small hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids that stick out and return to normal can be cured with non surgical treatment. Usually topical solutions and supplements work well. Make some changes to your diet for a while for example cut down on fiber. If your stool is more of constipation try changing around your bowel habits. Use laxatives or something that may soften your stool.

None of that worked for me, would I require surgery?

You will get better long term results if you go through surgery but there could be major side effects. Surgery has longer recovery times and is more expansive to your pocket. There are more complications that could arise also. Surgery brings more discomfort within body.

Conclusion:

In the end treating hemorrhoids could be just as difficult. It is more then recommended to get them treated because the pain could be unbearable. Remember hemorrhoids are caused by inflamed blood vessels. Think about if, if there are not treated they could cause more damage to your body. Get them treated as soon as possible.

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