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Hemorrhoids are one of the most common ailments known in both men and women affecting more than half the population at some point in their lives.
Experts are divided on exactly what causes hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are swollen veins. Each of us have veins around the anus that tend to stretch under pressure, somewhat like varicose veins in the legs. It is believed these veins exist to protect and cushion the anal canal. When these veins swell, they are called hemorrhoids or piles. By helping soften your stool, increase blood circulation and calm swelling Hemmorx will cure you of hemorrhoids. One set of veins is inside the rectum (internal hemorrhoids) and another is under the skin around the anus (external hemorrhoids). A Hemmorx a day will keep hemorrhoids away!
A person may be more likely to get hemorrhoids as they age or if their parents had them. Pregnant women often get hemorrhoids because of the strain from carrying the baby and from giving birth. For most women, such hemorrhoids are a temporary problem. Being overweight, straining to move your bowels, sitting too long, or standing or lifting too much can make hemorrhoids worse. Constipation is the main cause of hemorrhoids. |
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| The following are tips for hemorrhoid prevention: |
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Include more fiber in your diet. Fresh fruits, leafy vegetables, and whole-grain breads and cereals are good sources of fiber. |
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Drink plenty of fluids. Eight glasses of water each day is ideal. |
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Do not read on the toilet. Sitting and straining too long encourages swelling. |
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Exercise regularly. |
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Avoid laxatives. Laxatives can lead to diarrhea, which can worsen hemorrhoids. |
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When you feel the need to have a bowel movement, don’t wait for long periods before using the bathroom |
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Following are tips to reduce the pain caused by hemorrhoids : |
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Take warm soaks three or four times a day. |
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Clean your anus after each bowel movement by patting gently with moist toilet paper or moistened pads, such as baby wipes |
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Internal hemorrhoids are usually not painful, but may bleed. Sometimes, an internal hemorrhoid may stretch until it bulges outside the anus. This is called a prolapsed hemorrhoid. A prolapsed hemorrhoid can go back inside the rectum on its own, or it can be gently pushed back inside.
External hemorrhoids involve the veins outside the anus. They can be itchy or painful and can sometimes crack and bleed. If a blood clot forms, one may feel a tender lump on the edge of the anus, and see bright red blood on toilet paper or in the toilet after a bowel movement.
Symptoms of hemorrhoids, both external and internal, include aching after a bowel movement; anal or rectal itching; bright red blood on toilet tissue or in toilet bowl; appearance of anal tissue pads or sensitive lumps. When any of these symptoms are present, it is important to see a doctor to make sure the cause of the discomfort is hemorrhoids and not some other problem. |
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| TREATMENT : |
Often lifestyle changes, good hygiene and Hemmorx are all that is needed to reduce the symptoms of hemorrhoids. Most painful hemorrhoids stop hurting on their own in one to two weeks. If the pain persists, it is time to talk to a physician about other treatment options.
In a certain percentage of cases, surgical procedures are necessary to provide satisfactory, long-term relief. Traditional hemorrhoid procedures are performed below the dentate line, affecting many sensitive nerve endings causing extreme pain.
A traditional hemorrhoidectomy, surgery is used to remove hemorrhoids. A hemorrhoidectomy removes excessive tissue that causes the bleeding or protrusion. It is done under anesthesia and may require hospitalization and a period of inactivity. Laser hemorrhoidectomies do not offer any advantage over standard operative techniques. They also are quite expensive, and contrary to popular belief, are no less painful.
Other treatments include cryotherapy, BICAP coagulation, and direct current. Cryotherapy, popular 20 years ago, consists of freezing hemorrhoidal tissue. It is not recommended for hemorrhoids because it is very painful. BICAP, also known as bipolar diathermy coagulation, and direct current, which is low current electric stimulation, are techniques that shrink the hemorrhoids and cause the hemorrhoidal tissue to die. None of these treatments has gained widespread acceptance. |
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