Hemorrhoids Treatment

There are many causes of hemorrhoids and the most common ones are due to weak rectal veins and valves. Weak veins can cause the anal canals to swell more easily. In most cases, hemorrhoids aren’t dangerous and it can go away within a few days. But this depends on how big and severe the hemorrhoids are.

There are two main types of hemorrhoids which are external hemorrhoids and internal hemorrhoids. Internal hemorrhoids can be quite harder to treat. Internal hemorrhoid symptoms are caused by the strain from the passing of stool. The primary internal hemorrhoid symptoms are the appearance of strains of blood on the stools. This blood is fresh and bright red. Internal hemorrhoids are also known as protruding hemorrhoid

For external hemorrhoids, symptoms include painful swelling or the existence of a hard lump around the anus which is the result of blood clot formations. External hemorrhoids are also referred to as thrombosed external hemorrhoids.

Both external and internal hemorrhoids are caused by several factors. Though that, causes of hemorrhoids are differ among patients. Apart from having weak rectal veins, constant constipation as well as diarrhea can also cause blood clots to form and result in hemorrhoids. Pregnancy and being overweight can also cause hemorrhoids as the uterus and excessive weight gives pressure on the lower abdomen.

Eating a meal plan with low fiber also causes hemorrhoids as less fiber will make it harder for patients to pass motion and thus cause swelling in the anal canals. Having frequent anal intercourse can also prompt hemorrhoids to develop as it causes strain and friction in the rectal walls.