Hemorrhoids: A Pile of MiseryCopyright © 2004, T.H. Quah http://www.1st-Hemorrhoids-Treatment.com
Hemorrhoid or Piles (in layman's term) is
most common problem afflicting
anal canal.
It is estimated that one in four adults is affected by it. If you've experienced painless anal bleeding and itching, painful swelling or lump near
anus, burning sensation or pain during or after bowel movements - then you probably have hemorrhoids or piles. However, not many people know much about
disease.
Piles come about when
hemorrhoidal tissues enlarge as a result of excessive straining or pressure while passing stool. These could develop from
type of lifestyle and dietary habits of
individual. Occupations that involve prolonged sitting (example truck drivers) or standing could develop piles. Other factors like obesity, pregnancy during childbirth, heredity or even certain habits like reading in
toilet can cause hemorrhoids too.
There are basically two types of piles: internal and external. Internal hemorrhoid cause painless bleeding. Occasionally, straining can push an internal pile through
anal opening, giving rise to prolapsed hemorrhoids.
External hemorrhoids are lumps outside
anus. It can swell or become thrombosis causing pain and bleeding. Usually with bright red colored blood.
When it comes to treatment, we have to consider
degree of
hemorrhoids. And there are basically four degrees.
The first degree - internal hemorrhoids that bleed with defecation but not prolapsed. The treatment of medication such as cream or ointment is often sufficient.