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Hemorrhoids
Anal hemorrhoids are not so often talked about because they are so personal
& do not make for a good dinner conversation. However, by the time we reach
age 50, many of us would have experienced one or more symptoms of
hemorrhoids including discomfort, itching and/or rectal bleeding. Let us see
here some of the best solutions available for this uncomfortable problem.
Hemorrhoids usually develop when veins in lower rectum & anus become
inflamed & swollen. Basically, there are two types of hemorrhoids; internal
hemorrhoids & external hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids located inside the rectum
& which are normally painless even when they bleed are known as internal
hemorrhoids. External hemorrhoids, however, form under the skin around
anus & are therefore more uncomfortable because the area can become
irritated & erode. Most common symptoms of hemorrhoids include itching,
fecal leakage, pain or swelling around the anus or a lump near the anus.
Risk Factors for Anal Hemorrhoids
There are many risk factors that can cause hemorrhoids. Constipation which
can cause chronic straining & result in extended time spent sitting on the toilet
seat can contribute to the formation of hemorrhoids. This eventually interferes
with the blood flow in the region so as to cause blood to pool & enlarge veins.
Pregnancy is another aspect which can increase the risk of
hemorrhoid formation. Enlarging of the uterus during childbirth puts pressure
on the veins alongside increasing risk of hemorrhoid formation. Moreover,
connective tissue which helps in supporting veins can weaken over time during
pregnancy & increase the risk of hemorrhoid formation.
There are other medical procedures for hemorrhoids which are very painful &
bleed frequently. The minimally invasive procedure which is known as rubber
band ligation uses small rubber bands for cutting off circulation to
hemorrhoids. Sclerotherapy is another option which involves injecting a
chemical into the vein & which subsequently shrinks the same.