Hemorrhoidal diseases (also known as hemorrhoids and piles) are swollen veins in the walls of the anus and sometimes around the lower rectum. They may be termed as internal or external depending upon the anatomical position of origin.
Fast facts on haemorrhoids
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- Most common cause of painless rectal bleeding.
- Pregnant women are more likely to suffer.
- The likelihood of developing hemorrhoids increases with advancement of age.
- Regular physical exercise and healthy food habits can prevent hemorrhoids.
- Medicines and surgery are needed to treat hemorrhoids depending on its clinical condition.
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What causes hemorrhoids?
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- Low fiber diet does not form the bulk of the stool. This causes a person to strain while passing stool. Long standing straining increases the pressure within the local blood vessels.
- Pregnancy associated hemorrhoids are likely due to increased pressure of the enlarged uterus on the rectum and anus.
- Prolonged sitting on the western toilet.
- Obesity.
- Long standing diarrhea.
- Advancement of age.
- Previous rectal surgery.
- Spinal cord injury
- Colon cancer
- Over use of stool softners.
- Straining during micturition.
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What are the symptoms of hemorrhoids?
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- Painless rectal bleeding.
- Swelling in and around the anus.
- Soft mass coming out of anus during passing stool.
- Anal itching
- Mucus discharge.
- Sometimes the swellings are inflamed causing severe pain.
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If you have any of these symptoms, please feel free to contact Proctosafe Clinic for Ayurvedic and Allopathic treatment. |
