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Home Health Disease and Illness Information About Hemorrhoids
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Written by Robert Carter   
Hemorrhoids are a condition in which veins located within lower regions of the rectum, or around the anus become inflamed and swollen and cause itching and burning. Hemorrhoids take two forms, external or internal, although both occasionally occur at the same time for some unfortunate hemorrhoid sufferers.
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Hemorrhoids are a condition in which veins located within lower regions of the rectum, or around the anus become inflamed and swollen and cause itching and burning. Hemorrhoids take two forms, external or internal, although both occasionally occur at the same time for some unfortunate hemorrhoid sufferers.

Excessive pressure on these delicate anal and rectal veins often results in the formation of hemorrhoid tissue. Straining during bowel movements due to constipation is a common factor in hemorrhoids, but frequent diarrhea can also cause them to appear. A diet sorely lacking in fiber or an insufficient intake of fluids can significantly raise your risk of suffering from hemorrhoids, as can a lack of exercise. An increase in blood volume while pregnant, and the strain of delivering a baby can make hemorrhoids a frequent problem for women of childbearing age. Individuals working at jobs that keep them seated are also more at risk. People who are appreciably overweight also run a greater than average risk of developing hemorrhoids. They are, unfortunately, a very common ailment.

Hemorrhoids are often accompanied by itchiness, pain, burning or irregular lumps of flesh around the anal area. The presence of fresh, brightly colored blood that occurs with bowel movements is also indicative of hemorrhoids. A routine physical examination given by a physician is often all that is needed to diagnose a case of hemorrhoids.

While hemorrhoids are decidedly unpleasant, they are often not a serious health concern, unless they become severe enough to cause intense pain or significant bleeding. Any rectal bleeding should be discussed with a primary care physician so that diagnoses that are more serious can be ruled out. Treatment for the first stages of hemorrhoid pain is often an over-the-counter corticosteroid cream or the use of medicated pads to temporarily reduce the symptoms. Other home remedies that are helpful in treating the pain and itching are sit baths, swabbing the inflamed area with witch hazel, or taking a stool softener to help ease constipation. For persistent cases that do not respond well to these measures, surgery can be an option, but surgical intervention is often a last resort. Surgical measures are a hemorrhoidectomy, or the stapling of the inflamed tissue to block blood flow. Other options for treatment may include an injection of chemicals to shrink the tissue, the use of lasers to treat with heat/infrared light, or a rubber band ligation of the inflamed vein.

A change of lifestyle is often just what the doctor orders to obtain and maintain a hemorrhoid free existence. High fiber diets, rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables (or taking a fiber supplementary fiber source) help keep the digestive system healthy. Adequate intake of fluid (at least 8 glasses of water daily) is important, and plenty of exercise also helps to keep the body healthy and the digestive tract regular, preventing the reoccurrence of constipation.

Modification of one's lifestyle is often prescribed to attain and then maintain a life free of hemorrhoids. A sufficient fluid intake (drinking a minimum of 64 ounces of water every day) is crucial to maintaining a healthy digestive tract. Exercise also keeps the body healthy and bowel movements more regular, which in turn prevents the reoccurrence of constipation, and thus the reoccurrence of hemorrhoids. A revision of diet to include foods fiber rich foods, such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables (or the addition of a fiber supplement if needed) will also help retain a healthy digestive system. Hemorrhoids are uncomfortable, and while they may not be a major health concern, they are certainly an undesirable one but hemorrhoids are both avoidable and treatable.

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As with any medical condition, be sure to see a doctor before you begin any hemroid treatment option. For more information about coping with hemroids, visit Hemroid Treatment

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