Hemorrhoids (also spelled haemorrhoids and also called hemroids or piles) are small blood vessels located at the canal of the anus that aids in the control of stool excretion. They become the cause of a disease when they become inflamed and swollen. Normally, these blood vessels cushion the passage of fecaloid matter. They are composed of channels of veins and arteries as well as connective tissues. This medical condition is of two types:
•Internal Hemorrhoids
This type occurs inside the rectum and is usually the result of severe straining to pass the stool. This type could not be felt as it develops inside the canal of the anus. Simply put, this is the result of the blood clotting inside the varicose veins in the inner rectum. This happens when the veins lining the rectum walls become engorged with much blood and they bulge out. When this type bleeds, medical examination must be made right away to avoid complications. An enlargement of this type of condition that results in the lumps coming of the anus is called the prolapsed internal type and is sometime mistaken as the external type. Treatment of this type can include any of the following: Read More
1.Laser coagulation
2.Injection sclerotherapy
3.Infrared photocoagulation
4.Hemorrhoidectomy
5.Rubber band ligation
The above procedures can be performed by a medical doctor during a routine office visit or a hospital confinement by a patient suffering from the condition.
•External Hemorrhoids
This second type as opposed to the first type occurs, as the name implies (external), outside the rectum. The increase in pressure in the hemorrhoidal veins causes the inflammation and swelling. Symptoms of this type can include pain, bleeding and itching in the anus; any or all of the symptoms can and maybe felt by a person with this type of condition. The symptom of this second type is caused by the cleaning and rubbing of the anus as well as excessive straining.
Development of this second type of condition is increased (also known as risk factors) in instances of:
*obesity
*pregnancy
*cirrhosis
*aging
*sitting for long periods
*Poor bowel habits such as straining to move stool
*diarrhea or chronic constipation
*diet high in fat and low in fiber
*anal intercourse
The enumerated instances put severe strain and extra pressure in the veins in the rectum. Treatment of this second type can include any of the following: Read More
1.Changes in dietary intake
2.Surgery
3.Modification of bowel habits
If you notice blood on your stool, then you may already have hemorrhoids and you didn’t even realize it. The medical treatment for your hemorrhoid depends on what type of hemorrhoid you have. The two common types of hemorrhoid are prolapsed internal hemorrhoid and thrombosed external hemorrhoid. Visit your doctor as soon as you notice blood in your stool to find out what medical treatment your hemorrhoid needs. You have a higher chance of a full recovery if your hemorrhoid gets medical treatment as early as possible.
Medical Treatment for a Prolapsed Internal Hemorrhoid
When your doctor has diagnosed you with a prolapsed internal hemorrhoid, you don’t have to worry too much because this type of hemorrhoid is easier to treat than other hemorrhoids. A prolapsed internal hemorrhoid is pushed back into your anus by a medical professional. Occasionally, a medical professional will try to reduce a prolapsed internal hemorrhoid by gently pushing it with constant pressure. If the prolapsed internal hemorrhoid remains swollen and trapped outside your anus, your hemorrhoid tissue will not receive enough blood. The hemorrhoid tissue will become infected due to lack of blood. If this happens, you will need to undergo surgery to treat your prolapsed internal hemorrhoid. Therefore, it is important that you get your prolapsed internal hemorrhoid treated as soon as possible to avoid swelling and infection.
Medical Treatment for a Thrombosed External Hemorrhoid
A thrombosed external hemorrhoid is more serious than a prolapsed internal hemorrhoid and it cannot be treated by simply pushing it back inside your anus. A thrombosed external hemorrhoid is painful and feels like a hard lump at your anus, making it difficult for you to sit down comfortably. If you are diagnosed with a thrombosed external hemorrhoid, a medical professional will need to remove the clot within your hemorrhoid with a small incision. A medical professional will first apply a local anesthetic under the skin surrounding your hemorrhoid. He will then use a scalpel to cut into the affected area and remove the clot. The sharp pain from the hemorrhoid is instantly reduced after the clot is removed, but you may still feel a dull ache afterwards.
You may experience some mild bleeding coming from the treated hemorrhoids for a few days. Pain medication and warm sitz baths may be recommended by your doctor to help reduce the pain and bleeding from the treated hemorrhoid. A rubber or air donut will also help reduce the pain from the hemorrhoid.
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