How Can I Tell If I Have Hemorrhoids?

Published: February 17, 2010Posted in: GeneralTags: , ,
How Can I Tell If I Have Hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids are stressed out blood vessels located in the muscles and tissues in and just outside of the anal canal.  Although most people think otherwise, hemorrhoids are actually quite common. They can happen in otherwise healthy men or women, and a lot of pregnant women get them as well because pregnancy is especially hard on the body. Only when these hemorrhoids become abnormally large or if there are a lot of them, or if they cause a lot of pain do they require surgery. Nonetheless, these little veins can oftentimes cause many problems for people including burning and itching.

When it comes to hemorrhoids there are no known causes, but there are many ideas on why we develop this problem. One of the main causes is probably due to a poor intake of fiber because a lack of fiber oftentimes causes constipation. When a person has constipation, they usually “push” and strain their bodies which then causes the veins in the anal canal to become stressed.  This stressed vein is the actual hemorrhoid; it is a tiny bulge actually in the anal canal or right at the opening. It is actually not as scary as it sounds, but they can become very uncomfortable.

Some signs of hemorrhoids include blood in the stool, mucus secretion from the lining of the anus and dryness. Most hemorrhoids will disappear over time, but all symptoms related to hemorrhoids such as pain and discomfort in the anal area or bleeding should be discussed with a doctor. A doctor needs to rule out serious medical conditions like colon cancer. Also hemroids need to be treated as soon as possible to make sure the condition doesn’t get worse.

So, if you experience any discomfort while using the bathroom and suspect you may have hemorrhoids, you need to consult with a doctor immediately. Hemorrhoids can cause a lot of pain and discomfort for sufferers, but there are many safe effective treatments to control symptoms. The best thing to do is improve your diet to help prevent further problems.

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