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Hemorrhoids ,Hemroids, Hemoroids, Piles; All these different terms refer to the same condition of varicosity or swelling and inflammation of veins in the rectum and anus.{ Download a free mini course on hemorrhoid }
Hemorrhoids commonly occur in both sexes, but only 4% of the general population experience the problem. Hemorrhoids are a common occurrence between 45 and 65 years of age.
Approximately one half of all Americans are estimated to have this condition by the age of 50, but only a small number undertake medical treatment. About 500,000 people are medically treated for hemorrhoids annually, with 10 to 20% of them requiring surgeries. (Click here to know how to cure hemorrhoids without surgery)
The two most common types of hemorrhoids are external hemorrhoids and internal hemorrhoids.
External hemorrhoids: External hemorrhoids occur outside at the lateral end of the anal canal, on the anal verge. They are usually painful, and can be accompanied by swelling and irritation. Itching, due to skin irritation, is considered a common symptom of external hemorrhoids. The hemorrhoid can become a thrombosed hemorrhoid if the vein ruptures and a blood clot develops. This condition, a complication of external hemorrhoid appears suddenly and is very painful, it looks like a tense, tender swelling resembling a semi ripe blackcurrant. { Click here to know how you can shrink painful hemorrhoids fast}
Internal hemorrhoids: Internal hemorrhoids occur inside the rectum. They are usually not painful, and most people aren't aware that they have them. Internal hemorrhoids may bleed when irritated. If not treated, internal hemorrhoids may lead to the more severe forms of hemorrhoids - prolapsed hemorrhoids and strangulated hemorrhoids. (Click the links in the last paragraph to know how to get rid of severe hemorrhoids effectively)
- Prolapsed hemorrhoids: Internal hemorrhoids become so expanded or swollen that they get pushed outside of the anus. At first the protrusion is slight and occurs only at stooling and reduction is spontaneous. As time goes on the hemorrhoids do not reduce themselves, but have to be reduced manually digitally by the victim. (Click the links in the last paragraph below to get rid of all degrees of prolapsed hemorrhoids)
- Strangulated hemorrhoid: If one or more of the internal hemorrhoid prolapsed is gripped by the external sphincter it will cause further pooling of blood in the veins as venous return is impaired and blood supply is gradually cut off. If this strangulated hemorrhoid is not reduced within an hour or two, thrombosis will set in.(Click the links in the last paragraph below to learn how to shrink painful thrombosed hemorrhoids in two days!)
Causes of Hemorrhoids or Piles:
Hereditary factors play an important role in the occurrence of hemorrhoids as the condition is frequently seen in members of the same family suggesting that there must be a predisposing factor like congenital weakness of the veins. Other causes of hemorrhoids include:
o Constipation
o Chronic diarrhea
o Straining during bowel movements
o Postponing bowel movements
o Poor bathroom habits; sitting for unusually long periods of time, e.g. reading on the toilet or excessive cleaning attempts.
o Pregnancy
o Fiber-deprived diet can also contribute.
o Insufficient hydration: drinking less water or drinking too much of diuretic liquids such as coffee or colas can cause a hard stool that can lead to hemorrhoid irritation.
o Tumors in the pelvis also cause enlargement of hemorrhoids by pressing on veins draining upwards from the anal canal.
o An excess of lactic acid in the stool: a product of excessive consumption of milk products such as cheese can cause irritation and a reduction of consumption can bring relief.
o Too much pressure on the rectal veins due to poor posture or muscle tone; obesity and a sedentary lifestyle may cause hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoids ,Hemroids, Hemoroids, Piles-Different Names, The Same Ailment
