How to cure a hemorrhoid

How to cure a hemorrhoid

Hemorrhoids or piles are medically defined as enlarged or varicose veins in the wall of the anus, which are internal hemorrhoids usually due to persistent constipation or sometimes even diarrhea. They most commonly occur at 3 main points equally spaced around the circumference of the anus. Uncomplicated hemorrhoids are rarely painful; Pain is usually caused by an anal fissure, which is a break in the skin lining the anal canal. The main symptom is bleeding, and in first degree hemorrhoids that do not occur in the anus, bleeding at the end of defecation is the only symptom. Second-degree hemorrhoids protrude beyond the anus as an unpleasant swelling but return spontaneously; Third degree hemorrhoids remain outside the anus and must be retracted using pressure.

First and second degree hemorrhoids may respond to bowel regulation with a high fiber diet and stool softening products. If bleeding continues, an irritant fluid may be injected around the swollen veins to help them shrink. Strong dilation of the anus is also effective under general anesthesia.

Third-degree hemorrhoids often require surgery (a hemorrhoidectomy), especially if they become strangulated and cause severe pain and further enlargement.

External hemorrhoids are either prolapsed (apart from their normal position) internal hemorrhoids or, more commonly, the remaining patches of skin that remain after the external hemorrhoids have healed. If a person has an external hemorrhoid, it may be difficult to clean the area, and if the hemorrhoid is injured during the cleaning process, blood may appear.

When a person suffers from hemorrhoids, they may experience sudden anal itching, bloody stools, and some pain. Itching often occurs because some hemorrhoids protrude (externally) from the anal canal and this protrusion can irritate the surrounding tissue. The lead can also be irritated.

There are some risk factors that can predispose a person to developing hemorrhoids. The first risk factor is irregular bowel movements. For example, if you eat something that makes your stomach unstable, the repeated trips to the bathroom can cause your anal/rectal tissue to swell. If you are constipated due to a poor diet, the excessive strain can also cause hemorrhoids as you have to strain and push to expel your poop.

It is also possible for a woman to suddenly develop hemorrhoids after the third month of pregnancy. The increased risk of internal and external hemorrhoids is due to the fact that as a fetus increases in size, its immediate surroundings (the amniotic sac) also expand. This increases pressure in the pelvic area. When pressure increases in the pelvic or rectal area, hemorrhoids can suddenly manifest, even if a person has never experienced hemorrhoids before.

If a woman develops hemorrhoids during pregnancy and has a normal delivery after nine months, the strain required to eject the child through the birth canal may also worsen.

Visit your doctor if you suspect you have hemorrhoids. The presence of blood and mucus in your stool is enough to warrant a visit to the doctor. Don't hesitate; The sooner your doctor can evaluate your condition, the quicker the relief will be.

There are many possible treatments for hemorrhoids. If your hemorrhoids are not serious at all, your doctor may prescribe a medication to help repair and strengthen blood vessels. If you have numerous hemorrhoids that are affecting your quality of life, you can ask your doctor about removing the hemorrhoids through minor surgery.

Preventing hemorrhoids is still the best way. So if you've had hemorrhoids in the past and they resolved on their own, you can prevent them from coming back. Here are some guidelines to get you started:

1. Evaluate your diet and see if you are getting enough fiber each day. Eating whole foods like quinoa, garfava, teff, buckwheat and sorghum flour, beans, corn, and brown rice can help increase overall fiber intake. Eating green vegetables also helps. The recommended daily fiber intake for adults is 25 to 35 g.

2. Monitor your daily activities. Are you getting enough exercise? If you sit around most of the time, you may be risking more hemorrhoids in the future. Participate in at least 1½ hours of vigorous physical activity every week to keep your circulatory system healthy.

3. If you are overweight or obese, try to lose weight. Research has shown that overweight people are more likely to develop hemorrhoids than people of normal weight.

Inspired by Blythe L. Witherspoon