subject: Bleeding Internal Hemorrhoids - Treat These Hemorrhoids Easily [print this page] Bleeding Internal Hemorrhoids - Treat These Hemorrhoids Easily
Hemorrhoids are of two types: internal and external. Bleeding internal hemorrhoids are normally located at the distal end of the rectum and being internal and because the symptom of internal hemorrhoids is bleeding, they are often referred to as such. The external hemorrhoids are usually located outside the anus.
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins of the rectum and anus. In the internal hemorrhoids, there is no pain at all despite the veins being heavily swollen as a result of inflammation. It is only when the sufferer notices the stools covered with bright red blood that he or she realizes the presence of an internal hemorrhoids. However, there is no cause for alarm because hemorrhoids as such are not a serious ailment and they usually disappear in a matter of a week or two at the most.
There are many ways to treat hemorrhoids. These include the following steps:
1. The use of an astringent together with a steroid and an anesthetic will greatly assist in treating hemorrhoids but at times, recurrence can happen.
2. Use of home remedies including the sitz bath where the sufferer can sit in warm water for about twenty minutes. This will assist in reducing the swelling as well as shrinking the hemorrhoids.
3. You must take plenty of water and other fluids. This will assist in the softening of the stools thereby preventing constipation
4. Refrain from sitting for too long at any period of time. Doing so will give rise to added pressure and stress on the pelvic and anal regions.
5. The use of ice in a plastic bag and applying them to the anal region can help in relieving the pain.
6. Try applying witch hazel to the anal area. This astringent greatly helps in reducing the extent of the hemorrhoids
Bleeding internal hemorrhoids can be easily treated if you decide to use the only option that I recommend. This is the option of using home remedies treatment.
