Normally when we talk about hemorrhoids, we have to know the types of hemorrhoids that commonly exist. However, before we go into that, hemorrhoids are actually swollen blood vessels found in the rectal and anal regions of the body. Typically, these vessels swell because excess pressure on them causes the walls to stretch and blood rushes in to fill the extended space. Inflammation also occurs on the walls of these blood vessels.
Hemorrhoids can be external in that the swollen blood vessels are found outside the anus. In internal hemorrhoids, the blood vessels are found in the lower part of the rectum that cannot be seen from outside the anus. Internal hemorrhoids as such are not painful. The indication of an internal hemorrhoids to the sufferer would be the appearance of bright red blood in the stools. Then there is increased inflammation and the hemorrhoids protrude out of the anus. This is termed as prolapsed hemorrhoids. Only then will the hemorrhoids become very painful.
As hemorrhoids are not a serious ailment, there are many ways to treat or overcome them. The best methods involve the use of home remedies treatment that include the following:
1. The use of an astringent like witch hazel that has been found to be very effective in healing hemorrhoids.
2. The improvement to the sufferer's diet consisting of plenty of fibers that are freely found in fruits and vegetables. Fibers will ensure that constipation or diarrhea will not occur and that the stools will be very consistent.
3. Exercise will assist in preventing constipation. Try to exercise at least thrice weekly. This habit will prevent you from living a sedentary life which is detrimental to your health.
4. Drink plenty of water and other fluids. This will greatly id in bowel movement.
5. Use the butcher's broom which is a very good astringent. This ingredient will constrict the swollen blood vessels. It also has the ability to reduce and treat inflamed cells of the vessels.
Prolapsed hemorrhoids can be easily treated using the above home remedies and there are other more effective remedies that will totally eliminate the hemorrhoids.