Internal hemorrhoid
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.
The tell-tale signs include pain during bowel movement; blood in the stool, in the toilet bowl or on the toilet paper and a protruding hemorrhoid from the anus.
To know for sure if a hemorrhoid is causing these symptoms, you will need to go to a specialised doctor. There are specific examinations that help to reveal hemorrhoids. These include digital examinations, anoscopy, proctoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, etc.
If you are diagnosed with an internal hemorrhoid, be sure to ask the doctor about details. Do not be shy about this. Ask about what you should be doing to prevent it from getting worse and how to treat it.
There are a few common methods for treating hemorrhoids. The first thing to do is to avoid constipation at all costs. To do this, drink plenty of water, get a lot of exercise, change to a healthier diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables and take more dietary fiber. Also, quit bad habits like smoking and drinking. Caffeinated drinks like coffee and energy drinks will also cause problems, so quit having them.
An internal hemorrhoid may sometimes protrude out - this is called a prolapsed hemorrhoid. If the hemorrhoid cannot be pushed back in, it is called an incarcerated hemorrhoid. This type of hemorrhoid may have its blood supply cut off by the anal sphincter, which might cause gangrene. Make sure to get a doctor’s opinion, because you might need to remove it surgically when this happens.
If you are suffering from a lot of pain and discomfort, ask your doctor if you should get them surgically removed. But before going to that extreme, try out some of the home remedies and natural cures for hemorrhoids. With proper use and a healthy diet you can get really good results. In fact, your hemorrhoids just might disappear and never bother you again.