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What are hemorrhoids?

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annelisle | 1 year, 7 months ago
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Hi @throne, hemorrhoids are abnormal swollen veins that are found in the rectum and anus. They are very similar to varicose veins that are found on a person's legs. When bulging hemorrhoid become irritated it causes the membranes around the anus to swell, burn, itch and become very painful and start bleeding.
Hemorrhoids are due to too much pressure in the rectum that forces the blood vessels to stretch and bulge the walls of the veins causing them to rupture.

These are the most frequent causes of hemorrhoids:
*sitting for prolonged period of time
*straining when defecating due to constipation or hard stools
*diarrhea]
*severe coughing
* childbirth
* lifting heavy materials

There are two types of hemorrhoid, the
and external hemorrhoids. Internal hemorrhoids don't hurt or itch and it can't be felt because they are inside the rectum. These are pretty harmless. External hemorrhoids cause many symptoms like burning and itching and because of these symptoms, they get the most treatment.
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antjecobbett | 1 year, 7 months ago
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Hi, @throne!

Hemorrhoids are defined normally as small structures in and around the anal tube to help with evacuation, i.e. to pass stool.

When they become inflamed or swollen, they will be hurting and itching and you would speak of "having piles". Some people also say that they've got "hemorrhoids", when they are inflamed. But there is a difference actually.

The main cause seems to be "toilet" problems, i.e. not going to toilet regularly as in at least once a day, due to "circumstances" like being stuck in meetings often when one can't just "go to toilet" when the "urge" calls and also a diet of degenerated food without the natural amount of fibers present. Foods like cakes, biscuits, white bread, most fast food and an over consumption of meat can also be cause for constipation that eventually results in piles.

If you suspect you have piles, please see a medical practitioner about it and talk openly with him/her about it. Ask about local treatment and how you can improve your diet which is the most important issue really.

There is an excellent book available on Amazon.com called: "Put Hemorrhoids and Constipation Behind You: New Treatment and Technology for 2 of Today's Most Common Yet Least Talked-About Problems" and I cannot recommend it enough!!! Please click on: http://www.amazon.com/Put-Hemorrhoids-Constipation-Behind-You/dp/1884820220 and if you click on the picture, you can even look inside the book before you buy it!

And please click on this link below, it is a very, very good video about the subject:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/40921828@N08/5106885210/

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jlburd | 1 year, 5 months ago
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Hi throne!

Hemorrhoids are common for both men and women and are found within the anal canal. When veins become swollen within the anal canal, hemorrhoids are formed and can be painful but most of the time individuals can have hemorrhoids or piles and not even realise that they have them. The veins around the anal area can become swollen when there has been too much pressure placed on the veins within the pelvic and rectal area. Straining when going to the bathroom can cause an over excursion of pressure which can create or form hemorrhoids or piles.

Hemorrhoids can also occur during the late stages of pregnancy.

Hemorrhoids can cause slight bleeding as well as itchiness and rectal pain. Most hemorrhoids can be treated with over the counter ointments and creams which can help reduce swelling and itchiness.
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