Relief from Hemorrhoids
By: Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, Ph.D, ND, DACBN
updated on 06/06/2006 at 12:40PM
Hemorrhoids are a common ailment that affect nearly fifty percent of the adult population in America. However, they can be a rather embarrassing disorder. Most hemorrhoid sufferers are too ashamed to talk about their symptoms, let alone seek medical advice to relieve the discomfort. If you have hemorrhoids, and are feeling somewhat alone with your condition, rest assured, you actually have something in common with some rather famous figures in history. Here's a website and a guide to understanding hemorrhoids.
What are hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are enlarged veins that develop when excessive pressure is exerted on the veins of the rectal area. Nearly everyone will have hemorrhoids at some point in his or her lives. Yet many people are still unsure exactly what hemorrhoids are, let alone how to treat them or prevent them. In order to understand hemorrhoids, its important to understand how they develop and what changes you can make to avoid them.
How they Develop
As the body's waste enters the pelvic and rectal canal, the tissues surrounding the inside of the anus (sometimes called "anal cushions,) fill with blood to help control bowel movements. Excessive pressure in the anal area causes the veins within these cushions to swell and stretch. When the surrounding tissue is no longer able to support these swollen veins, they will begin to bulge either in the anal canal or under the skin surrounding the anus, forming hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids frequently develop during pregnancy because of the extra pressure on veins from the increased blood volume and enlarged uterus. Hormonal changes during pregnancy also contribute to constipation and therefore hemorrhoids. The intensity and duration of the hemorrhoids depends on what type of hemorrhoids develop.
Causes of hemorrhoids
Constipation and diarrhea are the most common cause of hemorrhoids. The excessive straining during bowel movements associated with constipation, and the explosive bowel movements of diarrhea, both put tremendous pressure on the anus. Other factors that can lead to the development of hemorrhoids include weight, pregnancy, child birth, medical conditions (such as heart and liver disease,) tumors in the pelvis area, violent coughing, heavy lifting, and prolonged sitting or standing. Hemorrhoids also run in family lines, so you may inherit the tendency from your parents or grandparents. Age is another factor, in that half of all people older than 50 years of age seek treatment for hemorrhoids. Infections in the rectal area and spinal cord injuries can also lead to the development of hemorrhoids.
Symptoms
The most common hemorrhoid symptoms include rectal bleeding during bowel movements, pain, and itching. In extreme cases, a vein inside an external hemorrhoid will break, allowing blood to pool under the skin and form a hard, painful lump. This is called a thrombosed or clotted hemorrhoid. When such a hemorrhoid is present, the sufferer will likely experience rectal bleeding and intense pain that may hinder sitting or standing.
Prevention
The best way to acheive relief from hemorrhoids is to avoid the constipation and diarrhea that may lead to or aggravate hemorrhoids. Increasing fiber and water consumption will help to soften and bulk up stools, making them easier to pass. Daily exercise also helps to stimulate the digestive muscles and move the body's waste through the system. Also, avoid straining during bowel movements and when lifting heavy objects.
Natural Treatments
Hematrex provides relief from hemorrhoids with all natural ingredients to help shrink swollen veins associated with Hemorrhoids. For a external slave I recommend the product "02-Zap".
