Internal Hemorrhoids

Preventions and Treatments for Internal HemorrhoidHemorrhoid is a condition where veins in the anus are enlarged or inflamed and appear as hard lumps. It occurs due to increased pressure and strain on the rectal vein. When hemorrhoids occur inside the rectal region these are known as internal hemorrhoids while the external ones are visible around the rectum. Hemorrhoids are categorized depending on their symptoms and formation on the body.The prominent causes of internal hemorrhoid includes prolonged constipation, eating disorderly foods containing low fibrous contents, staying longer sitting or still-standing. The sports like cycling also sometimes becomes the cause of hemorrhoids. In women, pregnancy is the most frequent cause for occurrence of hemorrhoids. When blood pressure in the area is increased due to certain diseases, it also causes hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids, be it internal hemorrhoids or external, cause annoyanceWhile talking about preventions and treatments of hemorrhoids, it is also important to know about the symptoms of hemorrhoids. Symptoms of hemorrhoids include difficulty in passing bowl movement and blood stains with stool. Internal hemorrhoid, when over enlarged and appear hanging out from anus are mistakenly external hemorrhoids; but these are, in fact, prolapsed internal hemorrhoid. Swelling, itching and pain around anus and rectum especially at the time of defecation are other common symptoms of hemorrhoids. There are some other diseases like anal fistula, rectal cancer, peri-anal hematoma, anal fissures, and anal abscesses that have similar symptoms like that of hemorrhoids. Procedure of treatment of hemorrhoids vary depending on their conditionTo treat hemorrhoids, two pronged strategy is more suitable; one includes preventive measures while other includes treatment. The preventive part includes keeping hygienic conditions and avoiding scratching the anus, taking fiber rich diet such as vegetables, fruits, whole-meal bread besides consuming plenty of fluids and water, avoiding pressure during bowl movement, using soft toiler paper or cleansing the anal with warm bath. Taking hot baths in the area two to three times daily also helps a lot in overcoming the problem. As preventive measure, very spicy foods and alcohol should be avoided.In mild condition of hemorrhoids, some preventive measures clubbed with analgesics, herbal remedies, some ointments and topical creams help overcome the problem. Many treatments exist that are very effective in curing an internal hemorrhoid. Usually blood circulation is cut off to the hemorrhoids by applying rubber band ligations with elastic bands and in a few days hemorrhoids are sloughed off with bowel movement. One of the most common non-surgical procedures that is followed in US includes Infrared Coagulation. Electric cauterization and, Laser, and sclerotherapy are some other methods of treatment of hemorrhoids.