You may not be aware that hemorrhoids
are one of the most common complaints seen in any
doctor's surgery and yet sufferers are often embarrassed
to talk about this condition. At least fifty per cent
of people suffer from them at some point in their
lives. So if you are suffering from hemorrhoids, you
are certainly not alone and you will be pleased to
read that they are easy to treat.
These hemorrhoids are swellings that develop from
the cushions of tissue that form part of the anal
canal. These cushions are perfectly normal and act
as a lining when the anus opens and closes in order
to prevent any leakage. However, these cushions are
rich in blood vessels and anything which increases
the pressure on them can cause the blood vessels to
swell. Some of the factors causing this pressure are
constipation, being overweight and the later stages
of pregnancy.
Hemorrhoid Discomfort
Some of the pain and discomfort suffered by those
with hemorrhoids are from the 'piles' which may appear
at the opening of the anal passage after straining
when having a bowel movement. These are usually soft
lumps in bunches but they may become hard if thrombosis
occurs. There is a mucus covering to these piles and
this can become damaged quite easily from a bowel
movement thereby causing some bleeding.
Very occasionally, there is severe bleeding. When
the hemorrhoids are small, they are not usually painful.
It is when a hard lump starts to protrude from the
anus, signaling thrombosis,
that a severe pain can be felt. Hemorrhoids can be
extremely itchy but at all costs avoid the temptation
to scratch as this will only make the problem worse.
Some will disappear without hemorroid
treatment but in any event, it is important to
improve your diet so as to avoid constipation in the
future. Drink lots of water and fruit juice and include
plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables in your diet.
It is advisable to increase the fiber content with
more cereals, nuts and wholewheat breads.
If your hemorrhoids do not go away on their own, despite
diet changes, and continue to itch and burn and cause
pain, it is best to opt for an effective
natural treatment for hemorrhoids as opposed to
getting on a waiting list for length hemroids surgery.
You can even take fiber supplements. Start a program
of regular exercise such was walking, cycling or swimming
several times a week as this helps to keep the bowels
regular. This exercise will have the added advantage
of helping with weight control as well as making you
sleep better at night. The important thing is to avoid
constipation which can even be caused by taking those
pain killer medications which contain codeine.
Hemorrhoid Pain Relief
If these measures are not helping your hemorrhoids,
and you find that they are getting worse over time,
then you would obviously seek specialized treatment.
Even after successful hemorrhoid
relief, it is wise to improve your lifestyle with
the suggested diet and exercise mentioned above in
order to avoid a recurrence of any pain and discomfort
in the future.
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