What do you know Regarding Hemorrhoids?

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By Alex Tesla


Hemorrhoids are masses or clumps of tissue within the anal canal which are made up of blood vessels and supporting tissue, that is made up of muscle and elastic fibers. The anal canal is the last 4 centimeters that stool passes from the rectum. Even though people presume that hemorrhoids are abnormal, everyone has them.

It is only when they become enlarged are they considered abnormal or a disease. Just about 4 % of the public experience problems with hemorrhoids. They're found equally in men and women and generally occur when a person is between 45-65 years old.

It is unknown what truly causes hemorrhoids to enlarge, but there are many theories. The high consumption of fiber could be one. It has theories that they're brought on from sitting too long on the toilet or having chronic constipation. The one clear theory is pregnancy. It isn't clear why, however it is common in pregnant women.

Tumors which are in the pelvis area can cause the enlargement because they press on the veins. Another theory is from the force of hard stool. The passing through the canal, it can drag the hemorrhoid cushions downward. Occasionally with age, the hemorrhoid tissue begins to deteriorate and slides down the anal canal.

Some of the symptoms of hemorrhoids are when you get pains in your lower abdomen or when you feel pressure near the intestines. When the hemorrhoid continues to get bigger, it'll pull down a portion of the rectum lining and protrude from the anus.

This is known as relapsing internal hemorrhoid. You might also find blood in stool. This is a sign of hemorrhoids. You may also experience anal itchiness, but this is less typical. Occasionally mucus secretes from the rectal lining, it will cause the area to be constantly moist, and that will cause itching. Hemorrhoids do need some medical attention, because they can cause gangrene.

Generally, if you feel any bulges or pressure near the anus, you could have hemorrhoids. When they're smaller, you might not feel anything because they have no effect on the function of the anus. External hemorrhoids are the ones that can cause the most problems. It may be very painful and requires medical attention. External hemorrhoids will heal, ultimately, but scarring or discomfort when bathing perhaps a side effect.

When you seek medical attention, your physician will put you on a grading system. First-degree hemorrhoids will bleed but not protrude from the anus. Second-degree hemorrhoids are protruding, but retract by them and can bleed. Third degree hemorrhoids are protruding and can be pushed back with a finger. The fourth degree hemorrhoid is protruding and cannot be pushed back in. They contain blood clots and pull much of the rectum through the anus.






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