What is a Hemorrhoid?

A hemorrhoid is an enlarged vein in the anus (it's also called a varicose vein). In a healthy person, the tissue around the anus fills with blood to regulate bowel movements. However, when there is constant pressure or other factors restricting blood flow, the veins become inflamed. Poor blood flow may cause a blood clot. That results in a painful, swollen, protruding hemorrhoid.

There are two types of Hemorrhoids:

External Hemorrhoids common symptoms are itching and burning. , when they are inflamed, they become red and can bleed. Blood clots can sometimes form inside an external hemorrhoid. Streak of blood may appear on toilet paper during bowel movements.

Internal Hemorrhoids common symptoms are rectal bleeding and intense pain If internal hemorrhoids push through the anal opening while straining during a bowel movement, this is called a prolapsed hemorrhoid. It is painful and often difficult to push back into the rectum. The presence of mucus and blood is also a sign of internal hemorrhoids.

Common Sources of Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids another name of Piles is caused by continuous force on the small vein in the anus. Potential causes:

• Constipation and straining at bowel movements
• Recurrent Diarrhea
• Over weight
• Pregnancy and straining during childbirth
• Age
• Genetics
• Heavy lifting
• Sitting or standing for long time

Hemorrhoids Can be Treated Successfully

Most people's initial response is to buy the common hemorrhoid cream from the market. Unfortunately, it is only temporary pretense the symptoms by decrease hemorrhoid tissue with a chemical called phenylephrine. It does not treat the root of hemorrhoids. The hemorrhoids will subside for few days, but come back after a few days or months with more pain and bleeding. Using that common cream to mask symptoms but not treating the real source of the problem is the number one reason people end up at the doctor's, needing major treatment or surgery.

Curing hemorrhoids is to ensure dietary changes that will help you get rid of gentle and even chronic constipation. The most important thing is that you must insert to your diet is more servings of vegetables and fruits, along with meals. Some fruits such as bananas, apples, oranges, grapes, mangoes, papaya and watermelon have been found to be really useful in keep away from this problem. You should also make it a point to drink plenty of water throughout the day. And you have to stop eating flour products such as bread and avoid diary products such as milk.

Additionally to healing hemorrhoids is to get some exercise daily. Even easy exercises as walking for around 20 minutes a day is known to have beneficial effect on getting rid or avoiding hemorrhoids.