HEMORRHOIDS: CAUSES AND PREVENTION
A man shared his hemorrhoid experience after a successful surgery and vowed to never take his phone to the toilet again.
According to him, that was his major risk factor but there are more.
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A man shared his hemorrhoid experience after a successful surgery and vowed to never take his phone to the toilet again.
According to him, that was his major risk factor but there are more.
In this thread, we will learn about the causes and prevention of hemorrhoids.
Come with meπ
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lower part of the rectum or outside your anus.
They are known to cause pain, bleeding and anal itching
Hemorrhoids may be as mild as resolving with home remedies, but in more serious cases, medical procedures are involved.
They are known to cause pain, bleeding and anal itching
Hemorrhoids may be as mild as resolving with home remedies, but in more serious cases, medical procedures are involved.
SYMPTOMS OF HEMORRHOIDS
-Itching or irritation: Usually persistent and occurs around the anal area.
-Pain: Soreness or pain that occurs especially during bowel movements.
-Bleeding: You may observe blood in your stool or on toilet paper after you wipe.
-Lumps: In the external one, you may observe visible lumps around the anus
-Fecal leakage: Faeces may leak unintentionally in some severe cases
-Swelling: You are likely to observe that your veins are inflamed around that region
-Itching or irritation: Usually persistent and occurs around the anal area.
-Pain: Soreness or pain that occurs especially during bowel movements.
-Bleeding: You may observe blood in your stool or on toilet paper after you wipe.
-Lumps: In the external one, you may observe visible lumps around the anus
-Fecal leakage: Faeces may leak unintentionally in some severe cases
-Swelling: You are likely to observe that your veins are inflamed around that region
TYPES OF HEMORRHOIDS
1. Internal Hemorrhoids: This type are located inside your rectum and are usually not visible.
They typically don't cause pain simply because there are few pain-sensing nerves in this area they occur.
On the other hand, they can still cause symptoms such as bleeding and prolapse.
1. Internal Hemorrhoids: This type are located inside your rectum and are usually not visible.
They typically don't cause pain simply because there are few pain-sensing nerves in this area they occur.
On the other hand, they can still cause symptoms such as bleeding and prolapse.
2. External Hemorrhoids: They are located under the skin around the anus and are often visible.
Due to the presence of more pain-sensing nerves, they come with more significant pain and other symptoms such as swelling, persistent itching or irritation, and bleeding.
3. Thrombosed Hemorrhoids: These one can either be internal or external and they occur when a blood clot forms within the hemorrhoid.
They are usually the most painful type with more swelling, come with a hard lump near the anus and bleeding.
Due to the presence of more pain-sensing nerves, they come with more significant pain and other symptoms such as swelling, persistent itching or irritation, and bleeding.
3. Thrombosed Hemorrhoids: These one can either be internal or external and they occur when a blood clot forms within the hemorrhoid.
They are usually the most painful type with more swelling, come with a hard lump near the anus and bleeding.
CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS OF HEMORRHOIDS
The reason why people suffer Hemorrhoids is because the veins around the anus or rectum become dilated with blood.
And here are some causes;
-Straining during bowel movements: Especially for people with constipation, the more you strain the more pressure you exert on your veins
-Chronic diarrhea: Due to frequent bowel movements there could be more pressure
-Sitting for long periods: Prolonged sitting puts pressure on veins, especially when you sit on a surface, like in the toilet.
-Anal intercourse: This practice can exert direct pressure on veins.
The reason why people suffer Hemorrhoids is because the veins around the anus or rectum become dilated with blood.
And here are some causes;
-Straining during bowel movements: Especially for people with constipation, the more you strain the more pressure you exert on your veins
-Chronic diarrhea: Due to frequent bowel movements there could be more pressure
-Sitting for long periods: Prolonged sitting puts pressure on veins, especially when you sit on a surface, like in the toilet.
-Anal intercourse: This practice can exert direct pressure on veins.
-Obesity: Excess weight puts pressure on veins.
-Pregnancy: Increased pressure on veins due to the growing uterus
-Aging: Weakening of supporting tissues in the anus and rectum can increase your risk
-Low-fiber diet: This may lead to constipation and straining.
Heavy lifting: Straining during physical activities may increase your risk
-Pregnancy: Increased pressure on veins due to the growing uterus
-Aging: Weakening of supporting tissues in the anus and rectum can increase your risk
-Low-fiber diet: This may lead to constipation and straining.
Heavy lifting: Straining during physical activities may increase your risk
COMPLICATIONS IF LEFT UNTREATED
-Anemia: This may occur due to chronic blood loss
-Fissures and fistulas: These are tears in the anal lining or abnormal connections between the anus and rectum
-Thrombosed hemorrhoids: Blood clots that can cause severe pain and swelling
-Anal prolapse: When hemorrhoids are present for too long they can stretch and bulge outside the anus
-Anemia: This may occur due to chronic blood loss
-Fissures and fistulas: These are tears in the anal lining or abnormal connections between the anus and rectum
-Thrombosed hemorrhoids: Blood clots that can cause severe pain and swelling
-Anal prolapse: When hemorrhoids are present for too long they can stretch and bulge outside the anus
TREATMENT
-Home remedies: Increasing fiber intake, staying hydrated, and using over-the-counter treatments.
-Medical procedures: For severe cases, surgery may be necessary
DO THIS IF YOU HAVE HEMORROIDS
-Stay adequately hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to prevent constipation
-Avoid straining: Use the toilet when you feel the urge and avoid sitting on the toilet for too long; don't be tempted to take your phone with you.
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-Home remedies: Increasing fiber intake, staying hydrated, and using over-the-counter treatments.
-Medical procedures: For severe cases, surgery may be necessary
DO THIS IF YOU HAVE HEMORROIDS
-Stay adequately hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to prevent constipation
-Avoid straining: Use the toilet when you feel the urge and avoid sitting on the toilet for too long; don't be tempted to take your phone with you.
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-Increase fiber intake: Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to keep your stools soft
-Use over-the-counter treatments: Creams, ointments, and suppositories can be helpful
-Consider to take sitz baths: Soaking in warm water for 10-15 minutes several times a day can help reduce swelling and discomfort.
-Maintain a healthy weight: Losing excessive weight can reduce pressure on veins
-Use over-the-counter treatments: Creams, ointments, and suppositories can be helpful
-Consider to take sitz baths: Soaking in warm water for 10-15 minutes several times a day can help reduce swelling and discomfort.
-Maintain a healthy weight: Losing excessive weight can reduce pressure on veins
PREVENTION
Exercise regularly
Avoid straining
Eat fiber-rich foods
Maintain a healthy weight
Practice good bathroom habits
The pain and discomfort that come with hemorrhoids are some of the things you don't want to experience, kindly adopt these tips and stay safe.
Remember,
Exercise regularly
Avoid straining
Eat fiber-rich foods
Maintain a healthy weight
Practice good bathroom habits
The pain and discomfort that come with hemorrhoids are some of the things you don't want to experience, kindly adopt these tips and stay safe.
Remember,
Staying healthy may not be easy, but it's easier than staying sick.
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