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Hemorrhoids are one of the benign conditions that can result in bleeding from the anus. Unfortunately, there are also other conditions, such as colon or rectal cancer that can also do this. Be sure to have yourself checked out to confirm that what you suspect as bleeding hemorrhoids are in fact hemorrhoids and not something far more serious.
Because hemorrhoids are supplied by bright red blood, when they bleed, it can be an immediate concern to the uninitiated. If the bleeding is severe, you should see your doctor immediately as this can lead to anemia. For those with bleeding that isn't so severe, it can be a difficult to deal with, especially if they tend to bleed freely and not just with stool passage. Because of this, it is understandable why people seek a resolution of this symptom.
Bleeding is a result of surface trauma to the internal anal pillows that act as a buffer during the passage of stool and gas from the anus. Every time you strain, you apply pressure to the veins servicing these pillows, causing a greater release of blood. Eliminating straining as well as any intra-abdominal pressure will greatly reduce the degree of bleeding. A byproduct of constipation is hardened stool. As this stool passes the already damaged hemorrhoidal tissue, it tears at them further causing a greater wound, resulting in a greater release of blood. Eliminating hardened stools by eliminating issues with constipation will also help reduce bleeding at the origin. What else can be done?
If the bleeding is bad enough, your doctor can prescribe some medications that will temporarily restrict blood flow to these tissues, allowing for their contraction and thus resulting in a reduction of blood flow. These will only work as long at the medication is continued, however, it may give your hemorrhoids a better chance to heal in the meantime.
Because these tissues are also inflamed, taking an over-the-counter inflammatory might also provide some limited assistance. Again, as the inflammation decreases, so does the pressure, and the resulting blood loss from the veins servicing the hemorrhoids. Several over-the-counter products are designed for external use and these can be used for the reduction of any bleeding associated with external hemorrhoids. These typically include witch-hazel, which has the ability to reduce inflammation, thus bleeding.
Bleeding internal hemorrhoids are another matter. Attacking the bleeding directly is problematic. Unfortunately, the only way to stop bleeding from these sources is to resolve the hemorrhoid issue itself. Since bleeding is a result of surface tissue trauma, and because the surface tissue is repeatedly traumatized with the repeated passage of stool, little can be done to break this cycle, other than hemorrhoid repair. Fortunately, there are several herbal remedies available to do just that. These products are designed to use herbal compounds to support and repair the specific tissues that make up the hemorrhoid. In general, they work quite effectively.
Educating yourself about hemorrhoids, their causes and the available treatment options is the best way to make an informed decision. Fortunately, there are many resources available for you to do just that.
