What Are Hemroids?

Hemroids is a disease which occurs when the veins inside the anus get swollen. Hemroids are present in everybody but it is not a problem on everybody. It becomes a problem when the rectum veins start swelling, itching, produces burning sensations and pain. The symptoms of hemroids also include bleeding while passing of stool, after passing of stool and formation of lumps around the anus and the rectum.

The next question is 'what causes hemroids?'

Hemroids are caused when too much pressure is asserted or given to the rectum while passing stool. This strain makes the veins to swell and thus the problem arises.

There are two types of hemroids. One is internal hemroid and the other is external hemroid. The symptoms for both are mostly common but bleeding from inside the rectum happens only when the person is suffering from internal hemroid. Bright red colored blood flows down from the anus while patient is sitting in the toilet. It is quite miserable for the patient and frightening also. When this bright red blood turns into dark red then it means that the injury is deepening. This happens when the swollen veins is scratched. Excessive bleeding can be very dangerous.

In the case of external hemroid, the condition is not as serious as the internal hemroid but still the pain is of the same intensity. The symptoms are external as for example the swelling, the forming of lumps, itching and pain around the anal area.

There are many treatments available for hemroids. The patient may even get treated with the help of home remedies where easy ad simple methods are used. For fast relief one can put plats like the aloe vera or apply oils like almond oil or olive oil in the areas around the anus. Soaking the affected area in war water is also very helpful.

The patient may also go to the doctor for help. At the clinic, piles or hemroids are treated by surgery which may be manual or laser. There are also a large number of medicines which are available to produce fast relief to the problem. These medicines come in different forms like creams or gels or ointments and they serve different purposes. They may be herbal in nature or made of chemicals.

It is very important for the patient to remember to be hygienic and take all precautionary steps to avert this problem. Keeping a check on weight and eating the right food as well as drinking a lot of water are important things which should never be ignored.