Hemorrhoids or piles are painful varicose veins found in the rectum or in the anus and can be caused by chronic constipation and a sedentary lifestyle. Take note that it is also common during pregnancy.
There are two types of hemorrhoids – internal and the external. The internal hemorrhoids are varicose veins which remain inside the anal canal and cause itchiness without any pain but can sometimes bleed. They also protrude out of the anus but will recede back when pressure is applied and there is difficult in cleaning the area at times.
The external hemorrhoids develop when the external pile is prolapsed or falling out of place which gets strangulated and the blood supply is cut off. A blood clot can develop in the protruding pile. The protruding piles remain out of the anus and pushing it inside can cause pain and it can bleed and rupture if constantly pressed.
Causes
- Chronic constipation and exerting plenty of pressure during bowel movement can cause inflammation and swelling of the rectal vein and eventually becomes a varicose vein.
- Pressure caused by vomiting, coughing, sneezing causes bulging of the piles and become thrombosed.
- An increase of abdominal pressure during pregnancy, childbirth, lifting heavy objects and other causes can lead to a thrombosed piles.
Symptoms
- A feeling of lump in the anus
- The lump is swollen and hard
The swelling thrombosed pile has plenty of nerves and that is the reason for the pain and sometimes there is difficulty in sitting. - They look like a bunch of grapes that is blue or purple in color
- A severe pain can be felt in the anus especially after a bowel movement.
- The swelling thrombosed pile has plenty of nerves and that is the reason for the pain and sometimes there is difficulty in sitting
- Pressure placed on the swollen veins can cause the rupture of hemorrhoids and bleeding. There is bright red bleeding during bowel movement.
- Leakage of mucus and pus from the anus caused by piles causes itching, but severe pain in thrombosed piles marks itching sensations.
Treatment of thrombosed hemorrhoids
- Take plenty of bed rest.
- Take a sitz bath helps in relieving pain and swelling. A sitz bath is a type of bath where the hips and buttocks are soaked in a saline solution.
- Drink plenty of liquids at least 8-10 glasses in order to help flush out toxins and prevent constipation and pain. Eat foods that have plenty of fibers such as green leafy vegetables, fruits and whole grains.
- Perform regular exercises every day.
- Apply witch hazel on the affected area helps in minimizing pain and also itching sensations.
- Mix a teaspoon of lemon juice, a teaspoon of fresh mint juice and a tablespoon of honey. Mix well and drink this solution at least three times every day helps provide relief from the painful piles.
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