Hemorrhoids Symptoms
Hemorrhoids symptoms are a common condition in both women and men. In most
cases, hemorrhoids symptoms will go away within a week. Hemorrhoids usually are
not life threatening or dangerous but when symptoms are first encountered by the
sight of blood it can
be a scary awakening.
Not all experience symptoms, even though many people have hemorrhoids. The most
common symptom of internal hemorrhoids is bright red blood covering the stool,
on toilet paper, or in the toilet bowl. However, an internal hemorrhoid may
protrude (known as a protruding hemorrhoid) through the anus outside the body,
becoming irritated and very painful.
A condition known as a thrombosed external hemorrhoid or external hemorrhoids
has symptoms which may include painful swelling or a hard lump around the anus
that results when a blood clot forms.
When excessive rubbing, cleaning or straining around the anus is present a
vicious cycle of symptoms will most likely follow.
Many anorectal problems, including fissures, fistulae, abscesses, or irritation
and itching, also called pruritus ani, have similar symptoms but should not be
confused with being hemorrhoids.
The best type of prevention is to keep stools soft so they pass easily, thus
decreasing pressure and straining, and when the urge occurs empty bowels as soon
as possible. Increased fiber in the diet helps reduce constipation and straining
by producing stools that are softer and easier to pass. Exercise and walking can
help but limit if causes irritation.
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