Hemorrhoids or haemorrhoids are vascular structures in the
anal canal. In their normal state, they are cushions that help
with stool control. They become pathological or piles when
swollen or inflamed.
Symptoms
An individual with piles may experience the following
symptoms:
-
A hard lump may be felt around the anus. It consists of
coagulated blood, called a thrombosed external hemorrhoid. This
can be painful.
-
After going to the toilet, a feeling that the bowels are still full.
-
Bright red blood after a bowel movement.
-
Itchiness around the anus.
-
Mucus discharge when emptying the bowels.
-
Pain while defecating.
-
The area around the anus may be red and sore.
Causes
A number of factors are believed to play a role, including
irregular bowel habits (constipation or diarrhea)
, lack of
exercise,
nutritional factors (low-fiber diets)
,
genetics
,
an absence of valves within the hemorrhoidal veins
and
aging
. Other factors believed to increase risk include
obesity
,
prolonged sitting
,
a chronic cough
, and
pelvic floor dysfunction
.
During pregnancy,
pressure from the fetus on the abdomen and hormonal changes
cause the hemorrhoidal vessels to enlarge.
.
Preventions
A number of preventative measures are recommended,
including
avoiding straining while attempting to defecate
,
avoiding constipation and diarrhea either by eating a high-fiber
diet and drinking plenty of fluid or by taking fiber
supplements
,
and
getting sufficient exercise.
Spending less time attempting to defecate
,
avoiding reading while on the toilet
,
and
losing weight for overweight persons
and
avoiding heavy lifting
are also recommended.
Treatment
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eradication of piles.
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