When the varicose veins in the anus and rectum area swell this condition is called hemorrhoid.
This inflammation can be with or without pain.
The appearance of a hemorrhoid depends on several factors like skin color, their size, whether it is inside or outside the rectum and whether there is any infection or not.
They normally appear like a pea and the color may be pink, red, brown or purple.
A person can have just one hemorrhoid or several of them when they occur in multiple numbers.
This problem can be present internally or externally on the rectum lining.
External hemorrhoid is normally located on the anus protruding out like a grape.
Sometimes they can grow much larger in size like a walnut or even bigger.
Sometimes you may also see some amount of bleeding from hemorrhoids.
When there is bleeding the skin in and around the affected area will be deep red or brown in color.
Sometimes there may be a blood clot associated with piles.
This condition is known as thromboses hemorrhoid.
Whenever any form of bleeding is seen it is important for the person to visit a doctor.
This is just to rule out any other serious problem in the colon.
Visiting a doctor will help in detecting other problems like anal warts that may appear similar to hemorrhoids.
Since warts are caused by viral infection they need to be treated properly, especially when located on the anus.
There are several treatment options for hemorrhoid like homeopathic, allopathic, herbal and natural.
However this problem is caused mainly due to poor diet and lifestyle habits.
Hence it is better to treat hemorrhoids naturally by relieving constipation, pain and inflammation.