Symptoms of Hemorrhoids You Should Know
If you misread the symptoms of hemorrhoids, you won't be able to treat them in time to avert real problems.
In this case, what you don't know CAN hurt you.
We've talked before about external and internal hemorrhoids.
(As a reminder, internal hemorrhoids bulge out inside the rectum; external "piles" protrude outside the anus.
) External hemorrhoids often cause no symptoms in themselves but may create itching and soreness as a result of inadequate hygiene in the area.
However, the sudden onset of pain in the anal region is often caused by the rupture of an external hemorrhoid.
Such an event creates a clot (called a thrombus or a thrombosed hemorrhoid) which will most likely cause the anal area to become swollen and painful and appear as a purple "ball".
It is typically an "extreme" event that causes an external hemorrhoid to rupture, such as, hard straining with a bowel movement, unusual physical strain, diarrhea or constipation, or a sudden change in diet which may include irritating spices.
Internal hemorrhoids are not visible without the use of a medical instrument.
The main symptom is bright red blood after a bowel movement that is seen either on the toilet paper, as streaks in the fecal matter, or as blood in the toilet.
The bleeding occurs because hard stool has damaged the cells covering the veins in the rectum.
There may also be a discharge of mucus and a feeling that the bowel is not completely emptied.
Internal hemorrhoids are not typically painful because there are few pain-sensing nerves located in the lower rectum.
However, pain may occur if the hemorrhoid "prolapses", that is, protrudes out of the anus.
The surrounding muscles will often tighten into a spasm in an attempt to prevent the the hemorrhoid from slipping out of the body.
Internal hemorrhoids that have protruded (prolapsed) outside the anus are also often a cause of pruritis ani, a condition of extreme and prolonged itching in the anal region.
It is often the prolapse (protrusion) of internal hemorrhoids outside the anus that introduces mucus and fecal material to the skin and sets condition into motion.
While hemorrhoids in and of themselves are not typically dangerous, there is an often associated matter that is frequently overlooked, People suffering with untreated (or poorly treated) hemorrhoids are susceptible to depression and social anxiety.
The reasons for this typically have to do with a sense of shame and embarrassment.
Often they feel that there is no one to talk to who would be comfortable discussing such a private matter.
Also, the sufferer is often reluctant to engage in social events because of the itching or discomfort associated with hemorrhoids.
I would encourage all hemorrhoid sufferers to take this situation in hand.
Life is too short to be burdened down with such unnecessary hardship.
You owe it to yourself to get some treatment and begin living again! Just do it! Next time we'll chat about dangers associated with hemorrhoids.
In this case, what you don't know CAN hurt you.
We've talked before about external and internal hemorrhoids.
(As a reminder, internal hemorrhoids bulge out inside the rectum; external "piles" protrude outside the anus.
) External hemorrhoids often cause no symptoms in themselves but may create itching and soreness as a result of inadequate hygiene in the area.
However, the sudden onset of pain in the anal region is often caused by the rupture of an external hemorrhoid.
Such an event creates a clot (called a thrombus or a thrombosed hemorrhoid) which will most likely cause the anal area to become swollen and painful and appear as a purple "ball".
It is typically an "extreme" event that causes an external hemorrhoid to rupture, such as, hard straining with a bowel movement, unusual physical strain, diarrhea or constipation, or a sudden change in diet which may include irritating spices.
Internal hemorrhoids are not visible without the use of a medical instrument.
The main symptom is bright red blood after a bowel movement that is seen either on the toilet paper, as streaks in the fecal matter, or as blood in the toilet.
The bleeding occurs because hard stool has damaged the cells covering the veins in the rectum.
There may also be a discharge of mucus and a feeling that the bowel is not completely emptied.
Internal hemorrhoids are not typically painful because there are few pain-sensing nerves located in the lower rectum.
However, pain may occur if the hemorrhoid "prolapses", that is, protrudes out of the anus.
The surrounding muscles will often tighten into a spasm in an attempt to prevent the the hemorrhoid from slipping out of the body.
Internal hemorrhoids that have protruded (prolapsed) outside the anus are also often a cause of pruritis ani, a condition of extreme and prolonged itching in the anal region.
It is often the prolapse (protrusion) of internal hemorrhoids outside the anus that introduces mucus and fecal material to the skin and sets condition into motion.
While hemorrhoids in and of themselves are not typically dangerous, there is an often associated matter that is frequently overlooked, People suffering with untreated (or poorly treated) hemorrhoids are susceptible to depression and social anxiety.
The reasons for this typically have to do with a sense of shame and embarrassment.
Often they feel that there is no one to talk to who would be comfortable discussing such a private matter.
Also, the sufferer is often reluctant to engage in social events because of the itching or discomfort associated with hemorrhoids.
I would encourage all hemorrhoid sufferers to take this situation in hand.
Life is too short to be burdened down with such unnecessary hardship.
You owe it to yourself to get some treatment and begin living again! Just do it! Next time we'll chat about dangers associated with hemorrhoids.