An internal hemorrhoid involves swollen veins inside your rectum, but it is usually painless.  When the veins crack, you’ll suffer bleeding hemorrhoids, and you may feel bowel movement in the rectum. When the hemorrhoids extended outside of your body at the anus, you will have a prolapsed hemorrhoid.

An external, or prolapsed hemorrhoid, will either cause a high degree of discomfort with pinching sensation, or it can be a painless protruding lump which you can feel it when you wipe after a bowel movement. If the lump does not go back inside your rectum by itself, you may gently push it inside. Avoid straining the lump. If it crack and bleed, you will observe blood on the toilet paper or on the bowel. External hemorrhoids are usually painful and itchy.

What causes hemorrhoids?
Almost everyone will experience the dilemma caused by hemorrhoids at some point in life. When you put pressure on your rectal veins, the veins will fill with blood and start to form lump. Your chances of getting hemorrhoids are higher if you are:

1. pregnant women when carrying baby and giving birth
2. overweight
3. involving in activities or jobs that require much standing, squatting, or lifting
4. straining your rectal veins during a bowel movement especially when you have constipation or diarrhea

Constipation is the highest contributing factor to hemorrhoids. In the effort of preventing hemorrhoids, you should avoid having constipation by pursuing a healthy lifestyle. You should

1. excercising regularly.
2. eat proper foods. Including a lot of fibre in your diet will help to soften stools to prevent constipation. Recommended foods are cereals, whole-grain breads, leafy vegetables and fruits. Avoid foods such as cheese, meat, white bread which contain low fibre.
3. drink prune juice and plenty of fluid. Avoid alcohol as it will dehydrate your body fluid.

How to relieve hemorrhoid pain temporary?
You can follow these steps to reduce the discomfort feeling and pain caused by your hemorrhoids.

1. use a handheld massager to massage your rectal area (improve blood circulation)
2. soak warm baths 3 to 4 times a day
3. rinse in shower after bowel movement with warm water
4. use ice pack to relieve swelling
5. take pain killer
6. avoid activities with lifting and straining

Should you see doctor?
Sometimes, bleeding hemorrhoids can lead to complications. To ensure it is not cancer, colitis or other problems, your doctor may be able to diagnose hemorrhoid by just checking on you, or carry out an anoscopy procedure to examine your internal hemorrhoid.

What are the common hemorrhoids remedies?
You’ll find many hemorrhoids cure methods in the market which require medication, surgery or natural treatments. Here are the popular types:

Medications:

1. topical ointment is applied on the outer rectal area to soother blood vessels and reduces swelling. This is for short tem relief.
2. suppository is inserted inside the rectum to moisturize the hemorrhoids to reduce rubbing and straining during next rectal pressure. It is an effective method for many patients.
3. take oral prescription to regulate blood pressure and tighten rectal vein tissue so that your bleeding hemorrhoids are less susceptible to problems. The drug may cause side effect to some people.

Surgeries:

1. cryotherapy
2. infrared light and laser treatment
3. cauterization
4. rubber band

In my opinion, you should try natural hemorrhoids remedies before moving to medical treatments. Not all medications can be on prolonged used, and the long term side effects are unknown.

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