subject: Hemorrhoid Causes and Preventions [print this page] Hemorrhoids also known as piles is basically a vein which becomes swollen or enlarged in the anal canal. This is present in everyone to stop the unwanted leakage from our body. It keeps the excreta inside our body till the right time to flush it. This is not a problem until it has been swollen, but when it's swollen it could be pronounced as a disease. This may be causes due to irregular diet, constipation, pregnancy, genetics and many other factors. Hemorrhoids are not abnormal and every person suffers from this irritating disease at least once during his life span.
Types of Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids which develop inside your anal cavity are known as internal hemorrhoids and those which are outside the anal cavity are termed as external hemorrhoids.
Internal Hemorrhoids
This can further be divided into four categories:
First degree: In this level hemorrhoids are inside the anus and does not stick outside.
Second degree: In this hemorrhoids stick out of the anus temporarily and get in after a while.
Third degree: The hemorrhoid stick out of the anus but you can push them back with your finger.
Fourth degree: Hemorrhoids are permanently out of the anus and can not be pushed back. Blood oozes out during excretion.
External Hemmroids
Irritating, itching are the symptoms of external Hemmroids. If any of the veins clot then it is called as thrombosis and is should be immediately cured.
Preventing Hemmroids
You can prevent yourself by adopting some habits. Even if you are affected by it, you can try these suggestions, this will surely help you. Constipation is the major cause of Hemmroids. And don't ever try to strain your bowel movement.
Drink lots of water every day.
Eat lots of fiber
Use stool softeners
Avoid food that irritate your bowel like spicy food, tea, coffee etc
Do exercise every day which will keep your bowel movement regular.
Hemmroids Treatment
There are many treatment for Hemmroids from natural remedies to medical products. Some works for someone and some doesn't work. Always use to wipe or clean your affected area, use moist tissue paper after bowel movement, this will clean your area. Never try to rub Hemmroids. Keep the affected area dry. Try not to sit for a longer time, and use loose cotton underwear.And never wait for things to be worse, get a check up from the doctor so that it cold be cure at the earlier stage.
