Hemorrhoids: A Serious Matter That Could Be Present In Your Genes!

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A lot of people struggled with hemorrhoids however little did they know that this is a serious matter that requires an immediate action and medication. Hemorrhoids known as piles are swollen veins in the lowest part of rectum and anus. Hemorrhoids are either be internal or external, the internal hemorrhoids is present within the anus or rectum while external hemorrhoids develops outside the anus.

Symptoms

These hemorrhoids are troublesome and can cause inconvenient feeling; hence if unaware of the symptoms you won't know that you have it. Here are the possible symptoms of having hemorrhoid provided by Health Line, these include: Experiencing an extreme irritation and pain around the anus, itching and swelling of the anus, unwanted fecal leakage and anus bleeding during bowel movement. However, there is an exception with internal hemorrhoids. There are no definite symptoms about having it but there will be a painless anal bleeding.

Causes

Hemorrhoids are more likely to be genetics and present if other family member experienced it. However Medical News Today cited causes why hemorrhoids occur for the following ground: Having chronic diarrhea and complication from chronic constipation; Pregnancy, aging and obesity; and due to anal intercourse and sitting for a long period especially on the toilet.

Treatment

Better to see a doctor if all the symptoms are present and experiencing it outlined above. Keep in mind that this will be precaution that simple bleeding from the anus may not just a hemorrhoid rather caused by a more serious thing including anal cancers.

The doctor will carry some physical examination to confirm whether or not a hemorrhoid is present. One of these tests include digital anal exam whereas the doctor will do a manual inspection with your anus using a gloved and lubricated finger. There are available medicine like OTC which included pads, ointments and suppositories. Although there are suggested home remedies to relieve symptoms yet they will not eliminate hemorrhoids. Find relief by watching a video in relate of treating hemorrhoids.