Hemorrhoids are not always a laughing matter

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February, 2010 - Hemorrhoids are often discussed in jest and the “butt” of jokes. Until you have them. How many even know just what hemorrhoids are, let alone hemorrhoid treatment? Hemorrhoids can be looked at as the rectum's varicose veins and afflict everyone from paupers to presidents, including Jimmy Carter. They are cushions of tissues that contain small arteries and veins, but the varicose vein comparison is not far from the mark.

The bulging blood vessels, which result from pressure and strain, can cause a host of unpleasant symptoms, including bleeding and pain. Internal hemorrhoids bleed, but are located high up and tend to not be visible. Internal hemorrhoids fall into four grades: The first degree variety do not fall outside the rectum; the second degree make themselves known with bowl movements, but spontaneously go back inside; the third degree protrude with straining but can be pushed back up; and fourth degree hemorrhoids can't be reduced, often requiring surgery. External hemorrhoids are lower, can be felt and seen and cause sharp pain. Clots in both kinds of hemorrhoids make them painful.

At the first signs of onset, submerge yourself into a tub of warm water and let the hemorrhoids bathe. Position yourself so your knees are bent upward so only the hips, buttocks and feet are submerged in the water. Soak for 15 minutes at a stretch. Be patient and remember it takes several baths for this treatment to work. Just as importantly, maintain a diet high in fiber, and consider stool softeners since the idea is to keep stool soft.

Look for topical pain reducers that contain cortisone or lidocaine if non-surgical treatments fail, then surgery is an option and is one, which is less painful than in days of yore.

Doctors can encircle some hemorrhoids with rubber bands. Rubber bands can be slipped on the base of a hemorrhoid with a special instrument. Deprived of their blood supply, the hemorrhoids usually shrink and are sloughed off. Heat probes, lasers, infrared light and electric coagulation are other, nonsurgical procedures that can get rid of hemorrhoids. If a clot in your hemorrhoid is the cause of pain, you will welcome the relief a doctor can give by incising the hemorrhoid and removing the clot. Don't dismiss surgery out of hand. It isn't as painful as your imagination has led you to believe.

About hemeroidshemorrhoids.com - Bleeding hemorrhoids are painful and often the cause of embarrassment. Visit hemeroidshemorrhoids.com and begin the process of finding which treatment options are for you. Hemorrhoid treatment varies greatly and range from simple water immersion to surgery.

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