Understanding The Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are the consequence of dilation of the veins near the anus and rectum. This expansion, which leads to the formation of small "balls" whose volume varies from one person to another, occurs inside the rectum.

Efforts (with defecation or during hard physical work) and severity (standing work continuously, for example) can sometimes be "out" piles near the opening of the anus. It is then found their presence to the touch: there are usually two or three, which correspond to veins located in this region. They can be as large as a pea or even as an egg.

There are four types of hemorrhoids. In less serious cases, internal hemorrhoids are bleeding and only (very mild) betray their presence.

Then there are internal hemorrhoids that come with defecation, but only after returning all, there are also those that the person may, if it wants to return to his rectum by pushing it with a finger (these two types of "Hemorrhoids are the most common).

Finally, the most serious cases are those where it is impossible to get hemorrhoids in the rectum (external hemorrhoids).  Hemorrhoids are quite common. It is estimated that over 20% of men and women suffer from the age of 50 years. In addition, the incidence increases with age, probably due to the relaxation of the rectal muscles. However, the problem affects very few children.

Internal or external hemorrhoids are not dangerous. They do not lead to cancer or other serious illnesses and do not prevent a normal life. In addition, sometimes by changing certain lifestyle habits, the dilated veins gradually decreases and that the hemorrhoid lose volume or eventually go away after a few months or years.

Internal or external hemorrhoids can cause the symptoms detailed below:

•     Bleeding variables (a few drops or a stream of blood marked) recorded after defecating on the toilet paper, the surface of the water or on underwear (it's never blood mixed with stool or tinted blood. If so, this indicates another problem).
•     Bleeding variables that can occur at any time if there is a small tear on one of hemorrhoids.
•     Diffuse discomfort or pain in the anus when internal hemorrhoids "out" of the rectum (this is not a sharp pain with defecation, which indicates rather anal fissures).
•     Possibility of rectal itching in the presence of external hemorrhoids.