Best Hemorrhoid Treatment

by Sandy Rowde

The following are the signs and symptoms of hemorrhoids that you should look out for:

1. Bleeding is the number one sign that you have hemorrhoids condition. Bleeding usually occurs during bowel movement where one notices blood in the stool. In some cases, bleeding can also happen after intense pressure is exerted in the anus. Although there are cases where the anus bleeds for some other disease or condition, in almost all cases, it is usually due to hemorrhoids. When bleeding occurs, it is advisable that you consult a doctor immediately to remedy the condition while it is still in its early stage.

A bleeding anus can become very uncomfortable and embarrassing. Since bleeding happens when the anus or the lower body exerts pressure, bleeding may happen anywhere such as when one is in a public place. Needless to say, nobody wants to have their clothes stained with blood from the anus.

2. One other sign of hemorrhoids is a change in the size, shape and color of the stool. Because hemorrhoids cause blockage in the stool’s passageway, the stools usually come out thin and narrow in size and shape as well as dark in color.

3. Pain in the rectal area is also one sign of hemorrhoids that should not be ignored. If you experience and discomfort or pain in the rectum which is not caused by any other ailments or known injury, it is possible that you may be suffering from external hemorrhoids. Compared to internal hemorrhoids, external hemorrhoids are bound to cause more discomfort as it is more exposed to outside irritants.

4. Discharges from the anus may also indicate hemorrhoids. These anal discharges may be brought about by irritation or swelling of the internal hemorrhoids.

5. Lumps, swelling, sores and bulges in the anus and rectum area may also be signs of hemorrhoids. Sac-like protrusions in the anus can be due to too much swelling of the blood vessels from too much pressure. These lumps, bulges and swellings may vary in sizes. Some lumps come in sizes of a dollar while some are large and may even overlap with smaller ones. These lumps and bulges take longer time than any other bumps to heal. There are generally four degrees of hemorrhoids and symptoms as well as treatments will depend on the degree of the hemorrhoids:

- First Grade Hemorrhoids: This if often characterized by bleeding, may it be internally or externally

- Second Grade Hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids may draw back in into the anal canal. In this grade, bleeding may not necessarily be present.

- Third Grade Hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids protrude from the anus’ opening but can be easily pushed back in.

- Fourth Grade Hemorrhoids: These are hemorrhoids that protrude out of the anal opening and needs medical intervention in order to push it back into the anal canal.

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