Abdominal pain is pain that is felt in the abdomen. This is often referred to as the stomach region or belly. Pain in the abdomen can come from any one of them. The pain may start somewhere else, such as your chest. Severe pain doesn’t always mean a serious problem. The abdomen is an anatomical area that is bounded by the lower margin of the ribs above, the pelvic bone below, and the flanks on each side. Abdominal pain is caused by inflammation (e.g., appendicitis, diverticulitis), by stretching or distention of an organ (e.g., obstruction of the intestine, blockage of a bile duct by gallstones, swelling of the liver with hepatitis), or by loss of the supply of blood to an organ (e.g., ischemic colitis). Abdominal pain can be acute and sudden in onset, or the pain can be chronic and longstanding. Read the rest of this entry »
December 22nd, 2009 | Posted in hemorrhoids | 1 Comment
Stool softeners help easier bowel movements and relieve the strain and constipation that people with hemorrhoids undergo. Stool softeners are available in different forms- as capsules, tablet, liquid and syrup. The most common stool softener available is docusate sodium (colace) which allows more incorporation of water and fat into stool making it soft. It eases the strain that people with hemorrhoids undergo during bowel movements. However you should be cautious about the side effects in intestine like abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.
It is important to inform your doctor or the pharmacist if you are allergic to any drugs to avoid complications later. Also it should be told if you are taking prescription or non prescription medications like aspiring or vitamins. Mineral oils should be avoided while taking stool softeners. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding it should be told to your physician for precautionary measures.
You should follow the physician’s directions or the prescription labels when you to take the dosage. Capsules and tablets can be had with water. If the medicine is in liquid form( not syrups) you may mix it with milk or fruit juice to compensate the bitter taste. There could be mild side effects stomach and intestinal cramps, upset stomach, skin rashes and sometimes vomiting and fever. There could also be sudden changes in the bowel habits or the stool may remain hard. In this case, it is advisable to see the doctor.
source: Stool Softeners - Hemorrhoids
November 22nd, 2009 | Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments
If you are pregnant, you know what a roller coaster ride it can be. And in the middle of all the changes in the body, the last thing that a woman needs is piles. Sadly, you are actually more likely to develop piles because you are pregnant.
Hey, don’t worry; the right steps will lead you to a proper treatment for piles in pregnancy….
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October 24th, 2009 | Posted in external hemorrhoid treatment | 1 Comment
Natural Cure Hemorrhoid – find relief the natural way
In recent times, cases of hemorrhoids have increased so much that it is just not funny anymore. I mean seriously, if you are an adult, living in an urban area, chances are that you have already come across many people who have them. Worse still, may be you are suffering from them yourself.
Aren’t you tired of all the creams and medicines?
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October 5th, 2009 | Posted in hemorrhoid natural cure | No Comments
Hemorrhoids is a painful disease and now a days around 40% to 50% of people are suffering from it. It is prominent among all age groups and also known as Piles. Its main cause is swelling of rectum veins. Generally most of us have normal hemorrhoids which do not require any treatment but when it grows more than normal then medical treatments become necessary. It can cause discomfort, pain due to bleeding, itching and social embarrassment. Read the rest of this entry »
September 2nd, 2009 | Posted in hemorrhoids remedies | No Comments
What exactly is hemorrhoid surgery and how is it performed? This is a question posed by hemorrhoid sufferers dealing with extreme or severe hemorrhoid formations, and the question is posed because the notion of surgery can be frightening. When it comes to hemorrhoids, surgery is normally used by physicians as a last resort after all other treatment options have been exhausted. What is involved in this type of surgery is examined in greater detail below.
1. What is the procedure for surgery called?
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August 25th, 2009 | Posted in hemorrhoids remedies | No Comments
Hemorrhoids Varicose Veins - 10 Simple Tips to Prevent Hemorrhoids From Returning
Now as you know, hemorrhoid is cause by a increase in pressure on the veins in the rectal area and as the pressure increases, blood pools in the veins and cause the surrounding tissues to swell. Eventually, the swollen veins stretch the surrounding tissues and then hemorrhoids develop. That’s the general definition of hemorrhoids. Now, what’s to prevent your hemorrhoids from coming back and to permanently keep it that way?
Well, here’s some ways to prevent from hemorrhoids from coming back.
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August 22nd, 2009 | Posted in hemorrhoids | No Comments
Millions of Americans’ suffer needlessly from hemorrhoids. It is estimated however that only 4% severely suffer from them. Hemorrhoids develop when the beans in or outside the anus become swollen. Hemorrhoids sufferers will then begin to fill itching, burning, pain, fatigue, and in some cases bleeding. It is very important to find a treatment for hemorrhoids to avoid future problems. Read the rest of this entry »
August 12th, 2009 | Posted in causes of hemorrhoids | No Comments
Many cases of hemorrhoids are caused by over exerting oneself during a bowel movement. This is because when you sit and strain too long on the toilet you increase the pressure in your rectum and the fragile veins in the lower portion of your rectum or anus begin to swell.
One of the easiest and most effective ways to prevent hemorrhoids is to eat foods with fiber and drink more water. This means that you need to eat fruits and vegetables at every meal. You need to change your carbs to include whole wheat breads and pastas. Read the rest of this entry »
August 1st, 2009 | Posted in hemorrhoid relief | No Comments
People usually become aware of hemorrhoids only when they bleed. For many of the patients, once hemorrhoids are treated, the blood goes away. However, some cases take a serious turn and become thrombosed hemorrhoids. When this is the case, the hemorrhoids develop blood clots inside them.
Hemorrhoid blood clots are as common as the simple hemorrhoid - the main difference is that thrombosed hemorrhoids are more inflamed and much tender. Many people develop thrombosed hemorrhoids without them knowing they have the condition. This is because most cases heal on their own and go away without surgery or other treatments. Read the rest of this entry »
July 22nd, 2009 | Posted in hemorrhoids | No Comments
Rubber band ligation is a type of treatment that is used for more serious cases of hemorrhoids. Along with various other surgical procedures, it is usually a last resort when other conventional and alternative treatments aren’t resolving the problem. Read the rest of this entry »
July 10th, 2009 | Posted in hemorrhoid relief | No Comments
No one really wants to go under a surgeon’s knife. And it is quite understandable. After all, who would like to be cut open and then sewn back together? The very idea of it is scary. But sometimes it just has to happen. Like if you have an extreme case of piles, your doctor might tell you to get them removed by surgery.
But now, you at least have the option of a relatively bloodless piles surgery, thanks to Laser treatment for piles.
A laser is a highly concentrated light that can be focused into an area to make an incision. Lasers are used in many fields for doing many things. But in medicine, they are used to do operations that are not possible with normal surgical tools. Read the rest of this entry »
July 9th, 2009 | Posted in hemorrhoid relief | No Comments
Pregnant ladies are more likely to get hemorrhoids even if they have never had it before.
The good news is that hemorrhoids are not very serious if treated properly. They usually go away on their own post-partum. Risk of hemorrhoids in pregnant ladies is due to the following reasons: - Read the rest of this entry »
June 21st, 2009 | Posted in causes of hemorrhoids | No Comments
If you have hemorrhoids, it is important to know how many you have and where you have them. These annoying little things can be quite dangerous if they are ignored. Especially an internal haemorrhoid, because it is quite hard to detect. And the only way you can tell is from the symptoms.
So how do they happen?
Well, you might get hemorrhoids if you have tendency to be constipated, if you strain during passing bowel or if you are a pregnant woman. The strain on your anal passage causes nearby veins to swell. These swollen veins are called hemorrhoids. Read the rest of this entry »
June 19th, 2009 | Posted in internal hemorrhoids treatment | No Comments
Let’s face it; hemorrhoids are a pain in the … well, a very private area. And they can be quite irritating and painful. In extreme cases, you might be tempted to go in for a hemorrhoid surgery.
Surgery is really the extreme and it is also very expensive. So think it through before deciding. Have you really tried all of the tried and tested methods for treating hemorrhoids? Read the rest of this entry »
June 12th, 2009 | Posted in hemorrhoid relief, hemorrhoids remedies | No Comments
Is hemorrhoid a life threatening disease?
Yes, but in rarest of the cases. Hemorrhoids and death cannot coincide if treated on time. The real cause behind them is somewhat unclear at the present, but simple measures can surely keep problems at bay.
A Hemorrhoid (also known as piles) is a swollen vein inside the anal passage or around the anus. These can be internal or external. The vein becomes swollen due to various reasons, like: - Read the rest of this entry »
June 11th, 2009 | Posted in hemorrhoids | No Comments
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins that occur frequently in the rectal area and around the surface of the anus. These can be as big as a raisin or a grape. They are very common in both men and women and about 50% people have them by the time they reach 50. Read the rest of this entry »
June 1st, 2009 | Posted in internal hemorrhoids treatment | No Comments
Risk of hemorrhoid for Diabetic Patients
Diabetes is not a direct cause of hemorrhoids. Risk of hemorrhoids for diabetic patients is very high. Diabetic patients with hemorrhoids should take extra care to prevent various complications.
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins that occur inside the anal passage and around the anus. They get aggravated when there is strain while passing bowel or too much pressure is put on the rectal, anal or perineum area. Read the rest of this entry »
May 25th, 2009 | Posted in hemorrhoids | 1 Comment
If you suffer from hemorrhoids you already know how painful it can be and how bad you want to get rid of them. There are many annoying symptoms associated with hemorrhoids. The most common are pain, itching, burning and even bleeding. So you probably wonder how long do hemorrhoids last?
This article will give you the answer.
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May 17th, 2009 | Posted in hemorrhoids | No Comments
Hemorrhoid is not a life threatening disease………Unless left untreated!
Ever heard of Thrombosed hemorrhoid? There are different forms of hemorrhoids and Thrombosed hemorrhoid is amongst the most severe forms of hemorrhoids. Thrombosed hemorrhoids form a blood clot inside the anal canal or outside the rectum area, both in case of internal or external haemorrhoids. They differ in size from being very small to as large as a golf ball in most severe cases. Read the rest of this entry »
May 15th, 2009 | Posted in hemorrhoids | No Comments
Blood on toilet paper – Is it piles?
For those of you who have piles or have had them before, blood on toilet paper is nothing new. You know exactly what it might mean. But before you ask yourself – is it piles, ask your doctor for a full diagnosis, especially if you have never had them before.
Try to remember, have you been constipating lately?
Constipation is the main reason behind piles in most cases. Piles also cause pain during passing bowel and irritation and itching around the anus. Read the rest of this entry »
May 9th, 2009 | Posted in hemorrhoids | 1 Comment
Is your body showing the symptoms of hemorrhoids? Here you will find all that you need to know about hemorrhoid cure.
How do hemorrhoids occur?
All of you are very well aware of hemorrhoids symptoms, but a very few of you know how they occur. Let me explain that first. Read the rest of this entry »
May 2nd, 2009 | Posted in hemorrhoid relief, hemorrhoids remedies | No Comments
Hemorrhoids are painful conditions; we all know that from listening to the people who have it. But, how do you know if you have hemorrhoids? Have you been experiencing the symptoms of hemorrhoids lately?
If you have internal hemorrhoids, only a doctor would be able to tell you for sure if you have them. But an external hemorrhoid may easily be felt or seen on the surface around the anus. It will look like a small, soft lump of skin, about the size of a raisin or a grape. Be very gentle and careful not to damage it. If it feels like you have one, see a doctor as soon as possible. Read the rest of this entry »
April 29th, 2009 | Posted in external hemorrhoid treatment | 1 Comment
Hemorrhoids are not a condition that any of us wants to develop. In fact, this is a condition that most people are so hesitant about that no one even talks about it. Yet, 89% of the population will develop hemorrhoids at some time during their life. As you get older your chances of developing hemorrhoids will become greater, but you can develop them at any time in your life. Luckily, there are treatments that you can use at home that will allow you to deal with your hemorrhoids discreetly. Read the rest of this entry »
April 27th, 2009 | Posted in external hemorrhoid treatment, hemorrhoid relief | No Comments
Blood on toilet paper! Shocked! Aren’t you? This situation is very obvious for
people who notice blood coming from the anus for the first time. Bleeding
hemorrhoids can be very scary. Read the rest of this entry »
April 20th, 2009 | Posted in hemorrhoids remedies | No Comments
