Hemorrhoids Information
Hemorrhoids is one health problem that is referred to by more names than any other disease. When you first start out in your search for information about hemorrhoids symptoms, causes, treatments and cures, you will find many different names and spellings such as piles (referred to by this name for well over a century), hemroids (most common misspell), hemorhoids, and hemorroids (missing the silent “h” in the middle). Other misspellings include: henorids, hemmroids, hameroids, hemerroids, hammeroids, hemmoroids, hemmorholds, hemmorrhoides, and hemmeroids.
If you are wondering what the actual correct spelling is – it is hemorrhoids, which is the most regularly used name in most medical groups.
Who Has Hemorrhoids?
There are some estimates that report 40% to 50% of people around the globe, usually those who are over 50 years old, have problems with this disease. Of course, this in no way suggests that younger people can’t have this problem either. It’s just that there’s a smaller probability, and quite often there are more men than women that experience the problem of hemorrhoids. Most women have the problem of suffering from hemorrhoids due to being pregnant and dealing with the additional pressure they have in the anal area. Research shows prevalence in the United States to be about 4.4%. That adds up to close to a half a million in the U.S. that seek treatment for hemorrhoids, and some 10-20% end up needing to have surgery.
It’s also a fact that everyone has hemorrhoids, and that it is a fairly normal situation, but it is not until they become noticeable, by being more visible with accompanying symptoms and signs, that we state that a person actually has hemorrhoids. However, there is no need to worry as there are many natural alternatives for treating hemorrhoids. Take a moment to look at the various treatments for hemorrhoids that I have outlined on this site.
What Causes Hemorrhoids and What Are It’s Symptoms?
Hemorrhoids are created when tissues, arteries, fibers, and muscles that contain blood vessels are disturbed. This situation then creates bleeding in the anus while stool is being passed. Bleeding is probably the most common symptom associated with hemorrhoids. The blood that is seen is usually a bright red instead of the more common darker red color. But don’t panic, because this actually occurs due to the arteries in that particular area. It is in the veins where we see a darker red blood, not in arteries. So what you are seeing in the stool is arterial blood.
How To Treat My Hemorrhoids?
First and foremost, you need to stay calm. All hemorrhoids are the result of blood vessels that have become swollen, and most can be cured, or relieved, easily. The purpose of building this site was to present as much information as possible about hemorrhoids, and support you during this rather unpleasant time of your life.
Because most of us are rather sensitive about this particular part of our bodies, a hemorrhoid problem can be embarrassing for us. It’s usually one of the last things we want to discuss with people, even talking to friends about it is probably not an option. Many people find it embarrassing to discuss a hemorrhoid problem even with their doctor. You might want to remind yourself that both doctors and surgeons are used to talking about hemorrhoid problems with their patients every day (mainly because this problem is so common), and their response will be based more on what to do from a professional standpoint and not a personal view. It is really important that you get the right diagnosis and proper hemorrhoid treatment options, and this will happen when you are able to discuss this with a doctor and explain the symptoms that you are having. While we’ve included a site section to help you, we also strongly encourage you to have a medical exam. If the over the counter, non-prescription medication treatments are not solving the problem in seven days, you need to talk to your doctor.
What Type of Hemorrhoid Do I Have?
A regular hemorrhoid analysis depends a lot on the starting point of the problem. There are basically two types of hemorrhoids – external and internal. Hemorrhoids that show outside the anus are called “external hemorrhoids” due to the fact that they occur below the dentate line. They are the easier to recognize because of bleeding and itching problems. Internal hemorrhoids are located inside the rectum, and since there are no outside symptoms to start with, they’re a bit tougher to identify.
Thrombosed, and prolapsed hemorrhoids would be considered another category of hemorrhoids. The situation called thrombosed hemorrhoids means there’s actually a blood clot, due to a rupture, located in the anal area itself. External hemorrhoids are the cause of this situation, and then when the internal hemorrhoids swell to the point where they are protruding out of the anus, they’re called prolapsed hemorrhoids.
I have outlined many steps for these different types of hemorrhoids in my website. Be sure to check them out!
