Almost everyone will worry once they experience bleeding hemorrhoids since it is not normal for the body to bleed in the rectal region. Some people may also misinterpret that the blood came from the stool itself. This may not be the case for those who are knowledgeable with hemorrhoids but it usually happens to those who are experiencing this problem for the first time. Many people will usually ignore non-bleeding hemorrhoid but once it bleeds, they know that something worse had happened. The bleeding is usually the trigger that will prompt a person to consult a doctor no matter how embarrassing it is for them to do so. This will be the best thing that a person can do since a doctor will be able to explain what type of hemorrhoids has affected the person. However, having background knowledge about this condition can really help the person affected understand what the doctor is saying.
Bleeding hemorrhoids are common for every type of hemorrhoids. The bleeding usually occurs due to scratching, constipation and weakened tissues.
Scratching
Itchiness will always be part of experiencing hemorrhoids. The uncomfortable itch is most of the time intolerable for people and this is why they may scratch the affected area. The act of scratching is usually enough for the swollen skin to rupture and break. Once the skin breaks, bright red blood will leak. The bright red color indicates that the bleeding does occur in the arteries rather than the veins. On the other hand, a dark colored blood stain is commonly associated with the veins and this can mean that the bleeding is not caused by the hemorrhoids but by something else.
Constipation
Constipation is usually related to hard stools which makes it difficult for people to relieve themselves. The difficulty in removing the stool will cause the passageway of the stool to experience more stress. The hard stool will also cause the existing hemorrhoid to swell more since it can push or squeeze the hemorrhoid into the skin or the wall of the canal. When the swollen blood vessel experiences this kind of contact, additional pressure may also be experienced and this makes the skin bleed. This can be easily compared to a pimple on the face. The pimple won’t bleed and pus won’t ooze out for so long as it is left alone. But once the person tries to squeeze it, the skin will give in to the pressure building up within it. The same logic also applies to hemorrhoids.
Weakened tissues
Pregnant women and obese people usually have weakened tissues along their rectal area. The extra weight they are carrying will also add up to the pressure building up in the hemorrhoids. Once this pressure becomes too much, the hemorrhoid will definitely bleed. Besides, the tissues are already weakened prior to the formation of hemorrhoids due to their weight issues.
Bleeding hemorrhoids are usually detected from the tissue paper used in cleaning the rectal area during bowel movement. However, the bleeding is not always caused by the hemorrhoids. This is one of the reasons why people should consult their doctors once bleeding occurs since it may be a symptom of another type of health ailment.
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