Hemorrhoids are enlarged swollen veins, either inside the anus , or around the outside of the anus. Among the common causes of hemorrhoids are constipation, hard physical work or profession related to prolonged sitting, weak vein walls, sedentary, etc. Hemorrhoids are found in 30-40 years old people, but may occur earlier. They are small, painful […]
Diagnosis 4 Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids have been diagnosed for centuries (see here), but the disease is misunderstood greatly. This is because most people don’t fully understand the area and the diseases that are associated with it. Over ten million people in the United States have been diagnosed with hemorrhoids. Almost a third of them seek medical treatment. The rate […]
What do You Know About Hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are masses or clumps of tissue within the anal canal that are made up off blood vessels and supporting tissue, which is made up of muscle and elastic fibers. The anal canal is the last four centimeters that stool passes from the rectum. Even though people assume that hemorrhoids are abnormal, everyone has them. […]
What are Hemorrhoids?
When someone has a hemorrhoid problem, they are going to be very uncomfortable and will have to do something in order to take care of this annoyance. Having hemorrhoids means that a person has a condition in which the veins around the anus or lower rectum are swollen and inflamed. This may result in the […]
Understanding External Or Prolapsed Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are swollen and enlarged anal veins. They appear due to numerous causes such as sitting on the toilet too long (because of constipation), straining when passing a bowel movement, and they are sometimes caused by the strain and excess weight of a fetus during pregnancy. There are internal hemorrhoids and external, or prolapsed hemorrhoids. […]
Hemorrhoids: What Are They?
If you have hemorrhoids, it is important to learn what they are and how to treat them. There are specific symptoms and signs to look for to alert you as to whether you need to seek treatment or not. Knowing what these are will help you to know what treatment to look for. It is […]
Hemorrhoids or Piles Are Ugly Expressions of an Ailment
Hemorrhoids or piles are ugly expressions of an ailment. The condition of varicosity or swelling and inflammation of veins in the rectum and anus is known as hemorrhoids. It is also known as “haemorrhoids” or piles. The two most common types of hemorrhoids are external hemorrhoids and internal hemorrhoids. External hemorrhoids: External hemorrhoids occur outside […]
Hemorrhoid Or Anal Fissure?
Hemorrhoid or anal fissure? Either one is a very painful condition. Some people who have anal fissures think their pain is caused by hemorrhoids and some who have hemorrhoids mistakenly think they suffer from an anal fissue. Here we’ll try to explain the difference. An anal fissure is, simply stated, a small tear or cut […]
Fruits and Juices Important for Relieving Hemorrhoids Part I
Chili Peppers It has been found that when you eat a lot of chili peppers that you can get a burning sensation in the rectum or anus. It is best to avoid eating too many peppers, especially if you have an advanced case of hemorrhoids. Peppers are actually good for blood circulation and for healing […]
History of Hemorrhoids
The first known mention in the history of hemorrhoids is from a 1700 BC Egyptian papyrus, which advises: “… Thou shouldest give a recipe, an ointment of great protection; acacia leaves, ground, triturated and cooked together. Smear a strip of fine linen there-with and place in the anus, that he recovers immediately.” In 460 BC, […]