Hemorrhoids: Treatment and Prevention

What are Hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids is a swelling of the veins in the anus or lower rectum. Hemorrhoids may be internal or external. The internal Hemorrhoids is inside the rectum. The External hemorrhoids is outside the anal opening.

Hemorrhoids can sometimes be painful and itchy. It may bleed during defecation. Hemorrhoids are very common. 75% of people have hemorrhoids at some point. Hemorrhoids are common in people between the ages of 45 and 65.

What are the Symptoms of Hemorrhoids?

You may have no noticeable symptoms from internal hemorrhoids. Sometimes defecation stimulates internal hemorrhoid and can cause bleeding. If the internal hemorrhoid is pushed outside the anal opening, it may bleed during defecation. These are the same symptoms you experience when you have an external hemorrhoid.

• Itching
• Burning
• Discomfort
• Pain
• A Lump
• Swelling

What can you do for relief?

If hemorrhoids are present, lifestyle changes may accelerate healing. One cause of hemorrhoids is tension during defecation. Adding food-rich foods such as vegetables, fruits, and whole grains to your diet will make your stool softer and easier to pass. In order to relieve constipation and reduce the burden of defecation, it is necessary to drink a large amount of water.

• Minimize time spent sitting in the bathroom.
• If you feel the urge to move your intestines, go as soon as possible.
• Place your foot on a small stool during defecation and reposition the rectum.
• If you are pregnant, go to sleep. This will help relieve some of the pressure around your anus.
• Talk to your doctor about taking stool softeners or fiber supplements such as psyllium (metamucil) or methylcellulose (citrusel). Adding 1 tablespoon of mineral oil to your food can soften your stool.
• Keep the anus clean. Take a regular shower and use a wet towel to clean the area around the anus after defecation.
• Use a sitting bath or take a bath in the anus by sitting in a warm tub for a few minutes.

What are the Treatment Options?

• Rubber band ligation is the most common non-surgical treatment and requires the doctor to tie a tight band at the base of the hemo to block the blood supply. Eighty percent of people receiving hemotherapy have this type of treatment.
• During clotting, doctors use infrared, heat, or extreme cold to shrink the hemorrhoids.
• During sclerotherapy, doctors inject chemicals to shrink the chemical nucleus

Tips for Prevention

Dietary changes and your daily routine will help prevent hemorrhoids from coming back. Home treatment to relieve symptoms of hemorrhoid can also prevent future flare-ups. Follow these tips:

• Eat the recommended amount of high-fibre foods and drink plenty of water to keep the stool soft and prevent tension during defecation. You can also talk to your doctor about taking stool softeners.
• Exercise regularly. This allows you to maintain more regular bowel movements.
• If you are overweight, lose weight and reduce pressure on the rectum and anal veins.

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