A hemroid is simply a vein in the anal region that becomes stressed and then swells up. Because it is then swollen and protruding, it can then become further irritated by passing stools or other daily activities. Think of it sort of like a varicose vein in the anal cavity. For a clinical diagram that is not graphic in nature check out this hemroid picture.

Internal Hemorrhoids

Internal hemorrhoids are exactly what they sound like, hemorrhoids that are located within the anal cavity. Because these hemorrhoids are somewhat protected within the body, they usually don’t exhibit as many symptoms as external hemorrhoids which are a more painful condition. In a lot of cases, people with internal hemorrhoids may not even realize they a hemorrhoid. Internal hemorrhoids may become recognizable if a patient sees blood on tissue paper, in the bowl, or on stools after having a bowel movement. If blood is visible, it is always recommended that you immediately schedule an appointment with a doctor to rule out any other diseases or conditions that can mirror the symptoms of internal hemorrhoids.

It’s also important to treat internal hemorrhoids at the first recognition of symptoms because more serious problems may result if left untreated. When left untreated, internal hemorrhoids may become so swollen that they then protrude from the anal cavity, this can lead to two of the more serious types of hemorrhoids, the strangulated hemorrhoid and the prolapsed hemorrhoid.

A prolapsed hemroid is an internal hemorrhoid that gets pushed outside the anal cavity and when this prolapsed hemorrhoid then becomes trapped outside of the anal cavity due to constriction of the anal muscles it is referred to as a strangulated hemorrhoid. Once the hemorrhoid is forced out of the protection provided by the anal cavity they will exhibit more symptoms including pain and discomfort. Still, in most cases hemorrhoid surgery usually isn’t required and hemorrhoids are a manageable condition.

External Hemorrhoids

Recognizing external hemorrhoids is much easier than with internal hemorrhoids because you will have a lot more easily recognizable symptoms such as pain, itching, swelling and with external hemorrhoids the actual hemorrhoid can be visually seen or felt as a small bump located near the anal opening. When a blood clot

forms in an external hemorrhoid, this is referred to as a thrombosed external hemorrhoid and this is felt as a bump and can be extremely painful. In addition, a thrombosed hemorrhoid can turn dark in color and it may also bleed, but even though it looks and feels terrible, the condition usually clears up in 7 – 10 days. If the pain is too much, the thrombosed hemorrhoid can be removed by a doctor.

Regardless of which type of hemorrhoid condition you suffer from, a complete medical exam is always required. Anal bleeding can also be a sympom of some more serious conditions such as colon cancer , so diagnosing hemorrhoids should only be done by a doctor with a complete exam and not self diagnosed. Although potentially embarrassing and painful, hemorrhoids are usually an easily treated condition. Here’s an article to to learn about what causes hemroids so that you can learn about potential risk factors.

Hemorrhoid surgery may not be as bad as you fear, they’ve come along way from the surgeries of the recent past. Today there are many excellent options availabe today that are very effective with a mimimum of side effects and quite a few of these procedures can be performed on an out patint basis and can have you back to your daily activities very quickly.  

Hemorrhoid Surgery Options:

 

Rubber Band Ligation- A tiny elastic band is wrapped tightly around the hemorrhoid so that the blood is cut off and then the hemorrhoid is just naturally removed from the body.

Hemorrhoidectomy – This procedure is exactly what it sounds like, a surgery to remove the hemorrhoid. This is usually only used in the worst cases because the recovery is very painful and it might cause incontinence problems down the road.

Sclerotherapy- An injectable irritant (sclerosant) is injected into the hemorrhoid itself and this causes the veins to harden and then the hemorrhoid shrivels up and dies.

Doppler Guided Hemorrhoidal Artery Ligation- During this procedure, an ultrasound (Doppler) devise is used to find hemorrhoidal arteries which are then cut off with a small stitch. With this treatment, there is less discomfort and possible complications than with surgery and the process is very quick and easy.

Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids (PPH) (also called the Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy) - A stapler is used to move the anal cavity tissue in such a way that blood supply is cut off to the hemorrhoid and it shrinks, this usually takes 4 to 8 weeks. This is   less painful than a hemorrhoidectomy because it is done in the area with no pain sensors; it also has a faster recovery time and less possible complications.

Avoiding Hemorrhoid Surgery

These are some of the most common hemorrhoid surgery options, but there are several other surgical hemroid treatment options that your doctor may discuss with you. Only in the worst hemroid cases is it necessary to have surgery and with any luck you will be able to control your hemorrhoids without the need for surgery. Usually simple lifestyle changes, over the counter medications or natural hemroid treatments are enough to manage the condition. Avoiding these 3 common mistakes can also help you avoid the possibility of hemorrhoid surgery.

There are many hemroid treatment options available on the market, some require a prescription and some can be bought over the counter. To give you a general idea of how they’re used to treat hemorrhoids or piles I’ll explain how each one is used, how it works, and ultimately why they may not give you the long term hemorrhoid relief you’re looking for.

Hemroid Treatment #1

First, the easiest and probably the least expensive are creams and ointments which are readily available in drug stores or by prescription from your doctor. These are topical solutions which are applied to the outer area of the rectum and are used to calm and soothe the blood vessels. Since the blood vessels are more relaxed they’re less likely to swell up which then reduces hemroid flare ups. This method does give temporary relief from hemorrhoids but does not cure the underlying problem which means that more flare ups are likely to occur in the future.

Hemroid Treatment #2

The second hemorrhoid treatment is suppositories which are inserted into the anal cavity to provide moisture to alleviate rectal pressure so that the hemorrhoids are then given time to heal so they won’t rupture again. This treatment works well for some, so it may be worth trying, but it doesn’t work for everyone so you may have to try several options before you find one the gives you hemorrhoid relief.  

Hemroid Treatment #3

The third non-surgical hemorrhoid treatment option is the favorite of drug manufacturers. You can take prescription medication that regulates blood pressure thereby reducing swelling in the veins and reducing hemorrhoid occurrences. Of course, anytime you take medication it comes with a list of side effects that can be worse than the underlying problem you’re trying to cure. Only a talk with your doctor can determine if this is the right hemorrhoid treatment for you.

Once these options have been tried or discounted, there is always the option of more intensive treatments which involve surgery, injections or rubber band ligation. Hemroid surgery is usually only needed in the most serious cases of hemroids and only after all other options have been tried should you resort to surgery.

If you’ve already tried some of these treatment options and found them to be ineffective and you’re hoping to avoid surgery, please review the sections on Venapro and natural hemroid treatment options and be sure to avoid these 3 common mistakes a lot of people make. Hopefully with some simple life style changes you’ll be able to get some long lasting hemorrhoid relief. Occassionaly I get readers who have a hard time spelling hemorrhoids and end up searching in vain, so I have included this article to reach them: Hemmoroids, Hemroids, Hemmorrhoids, Hemorrhoids

Hemroids are a very common problem in the more industrialized parts of the world. By some estimates, 40% of the adult population will have hemroids or what is sometimes called piles. This is simply an inflammation in the veins of the lower anal area. It can range in severity from just mildly irritating to potentially impacting the quality of your life to such an extent that you may be considering surgery. In most cases hemorrhoid relief can be obtained with simple over the counter hemroid treatments and only in the worst cases is surgery required. By making a few simple changes, hemorrhoid relief is definitely an obtainable goal but you have to be open to making the changes that are requred.

If you experience pain during constipation, blood on the toilet paper or itching in the anus region then you may be experiencing hemorrhoids. If you have a more severe case, the hemroids can become prolapsed which simply means that an interior hemorrhoid becomes so distended that is pushes out of the anus and can be felt as a small bump at the opening of the anal cavity.

Even if you are already suffering from hemroids, avoiding these mistakes can help you on your way to better health.

Hemroid Mistake #1:  A diet with too much processed food

People in industrialized countries are eating high volume low content food which basically means too much food with not enough nutrients. We have moved away from fresh fruits and vegetables which contain high amounts of natural fiber and now consume foods with unpronounceable ingredients. Processed foods are harder to digest and can cause constipation, so cut down on the sugars and chemicals and give your body a little help.   

Hemroid Mistake #2: Too much time sitting instead of moving

Sitting for long periods of time puts pressure on the anal area which when coupled with constipation or pregnancy can create additional stress on the bottom area. It’s best to not sit for over an hour at a time. Stretch and move about, it’s not just good for hemorrhoids, it good for the entire body.

Hemroid Mistake #3: Processed Medication and Creams

This is essentially the same as over processed foods. Even the fiber supplements that you may take to help with the hemroids contain processed and artificial ingredients that can cause problems or side-effects that potentially may create more problems than the one you’re trying to cure.

Another downside to the chemical creams is that although they may provide some temporary hemorrhoid relief, they do not get to the root of the problem which can then cause the hemorrhoid to worsen.

If you try to avoid these three mistakes you will be on your way to a healthier you and decrease your incidence of flare ups. Check out what causes hemroids to better educate yourself on other potential causes of this condition and be sure to visit the diagnosing hemroids section to learn more more about hemorrhoids and colon health.

Hemroid is actually a misspelling of the medical condition hemorrhoids; it’s a word that’s prone to misspellings such as hemmoroids, hemroids, hemmorrhoids, hemorrhoids . A hemroidis an inflamed vein in the anal canal or directly at the opening of the canal. If the vein comes under stress it can weaken and form a tiny bulge in it, the bulge is the hemorrhoid. A hemroid inside the anal canal is called an internal hemroid while one at the opening is an external hemroid. Check out hemroid picturefor a clinical medical drawing that is not graphic in nature. Hemroids are graded on a scale of I – IV according to the level of prolapse. Prolapse means that a hemorrhoid has become so enflamedthat it begins to distend, at this point an internal hemroid can actually fall out of the anal canal.    

• Grade I – no prolapse
• Grade II – prolapsed, but it reduces on its own
• Grade III – prolapsed, but can be manually reduced
• Grade IV prolapsed, but can’t be manually reduced. Grade IV hemroids include strangulated hemorrhoids which are hemorrhoids that become trapped outside the anal canal when the sphincter muscles contract.

Hemroid Causes



The leading cause of hemorrhoid formation is straining while passing stools, this is usually due to a diet without enough fiber.

Other Causes: 

• Obesity
• Pregnancy
• Sitting too much
• Genetics
• Chronic diarrhea
• Anal sex
• Aging – this may cause a loss of muscle strength holding the anal veins in place

Hemroid Symptoms

• Itching
• Pain
• Bleeding
• Swelling
• Burning

Internal hemroids located above the dentate line usually have no symptoms except for bleeding unless they begin to prolapse. This is because the upper 2/3rds of the anal canal, which is above the dentate line, has no pain sensors. External hemroids are usually much more uncomfortable, not only because they are located in a region with pain sensors, but also because they are subjected to a lot more daily stress from things like sitting and cleaning with toilet paper.

Hemroid Home Treatment



Improve your diet with fiber.  This is the biggest little thing you can do to improve your hemorrhoids. No matter what grade of hemroid you have, dietary improvements will be required. In fact, patients with grade I hemorrhoids may find that an improved diet may entirely correct the condition. The average adult should be getting about 25 grams of daily fiber, but most Americans get less than half of this required amount. Fiber helps reduce straining and it also helps to soften stools, this not only helps provide relief for any current hemroids but may help prevent them in the future.

Use a sitz bath. A sitz bath is a tub designed to submerge the anal area in a small tub while in the sitting position. A sitz bath is recommended a couple times a day and after bowel movements. Don’t use Epsom salts or other bath products as these may cause irritation.

Non-prescription medications. These medications include creams and suppositories to help reduce swelling and minimize discomfort, such as preparation H.  

Astringent pads. Tuck’s Pad contains witch hazel which is very soothing to external hemorrhoids.  

Use a cold compress. This sounds like it may be unpleasant, but it helps to reduce swelling and some people find it helps.          

Stay dry. Keeping the area dry can help reduce irritation. Don’t rub the area with a towel; try gently drying with a blow dryer. Change out of work out clothes as soon as possible.

Avoid irritation. Try switching to wet wipes instead of toilet paper, stay away from perfumed soaps, and scented bath oils and beads. 

Over the counter pain medications. Aspirin, ibuprofen and acetaminophen can all provide temporary relief from hemorrhoid pain.

Hemroid Medical Treatment

Prescription medications. There are prescription strength creams and suppositories that work the same way as the over the counter versions, they just contain stronger versions of the active ingredients.

Rubber band ligation. Using a small drum like instrument that shoots small rubber bands, the doctor applies the bands to the hemroids. Usually this pain during this procedure is minimal because it is used on hemroids above the dentateline. The band cuts off the blood supply to the hemroid and in about 1 week, the hemroid shrivels up and is sloughed off naturally. The success rate is about 87%.

Sclerotherapy. A hardening agent (or sclerosingagent) is injected into the hemroid, causing the vein walls to collapse and the hemorrhoids to dry up. The success rate is 70%.

Infrared coagulation. This procedure involves using a highly accurate beam of infrared light to cut off the blood supply to the hemorrhoid by causing a blood clot. Coagulation can also be done with lasers or cryosurgery which involves freezing.




Doppler guided hemroid artery ligation. A Doppler ultrasound device is used to identify the hemorrhoidal veins, and then the hemorrhoidal veins are quickly stitched off cutting off cutting off the blood supply to the hemorrhoid.

Stapled hemorrhoidectomy. Staples are used to reposition the hemorrhoidal tissue disrupting blood flow to the hemroid.

Hemorrhoidectomy. This is the most serious of all hemorrhoid procedures and is usually only used after other methods have already been tried. The hemorrhoidectomy involves surgically removing the hemroid with a scalpel. This procedure is more painful than other procedures with a higher risk of complications such as infection and short term and long term incontinence.