First time hemorrhoid sufferers can become very alarmed when their symptoms first start. This may range from the discovery of blood, to persistent pain, in and around the anal region, or finding a lump around the area.
Hemorrhoids can be confused and related to many other medical conditions, due to the symptoms that are presented, and it is important, and quite so, to understand what your symptoms could mean, and if it is actually related to hemorrhoids or not, and if there is a different medical condition manifesting itself.
Many women have often heard and used consequently, the term “Vaginal Hemorrhoids”, and of course, due to the name, many assume it has something to do with the more common hemorrhoids. It must first be mentioned, that the use of vaginal hemorrhoids as a term is incorrect; the condition does not exist.
Hemorrhoids are caused by ingurgitation of blood vessels in the anus, which lack muscle tissue, when formed they can remain inside the anus or protrude to the exterior part, hence being internal or internal. While the vagina also has blood vessels the strong and flexible tissue in its makeup, normally accommodates the vessels back to their original size.
What causes confusion are hemorrhoids that due to their size may be located close to the opening of the vagina, other conditions that may confuse are vaginal warts and prolapses.
Anal mucus is a term that refers to a substance in the anus that aids in the flow of fecal matter in the intestines, certain medical conditions may cause an over stimulation of the production of mucus, which may lead to leakage. Mucous-like discharge is a symptom of hemorrhoids; however, it can be confused with other disorders such as anal fissures, irritable bowel disorder, amongst others.
Pus is indicative of bacterial infection and/or inflammation. When this symptom shows it must be immediately handled. Hemorrhoids can become infected due to an overgrowth of bacteria in the anus, especially if it has become opened. Pus however, is not limited to hemorrhoids and there are other medical conditions which feature it as a symptom, these include an anal fistula, rectal gonorrhea, or an anal abscess.
Yellow discharge can be a feature of someone suffering from hemorrhoids, and may indicate irritation, which has led to an over production of mucus by elements in the intestine walls known as anal crypts. It must be considered however, that if one has never suffered knowingly from hemorrhoids before other underlying issues may causing irritation.
Anal sex has been in dispute for a long while in its relation to the development of hemorrhoids. There are many researchers who claim that anal sex does not and cannot produce hemorrhoids, although it can cause more irritation, for obvious reasons, on the other hand however, there are doctors who say vessels in the anus that protect the weak anal sphincter muscles can develop into hemorrhoids to increased friction.
HIV/AIDS is one of the most deadly diseases on the planet and is transmitted through sexual contact. If a person suffers from a bleeding internal or external hemorrhoid, and participates in unprotected anal sex there is a definite risk of contracting HIV.
There are other elements that can worry or cause confusion, these are the most common. It’s important to keep reading and discovering more about your health, learning is an ongoing process and should be always taken advantage of.
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