Symptoms of Hemorrhoids And Fast Acting Treatments

Causes

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Causes of hemorrhoids may be due to straining during bowel movements, which may be attributable to a lack of fiber and water in the diet and an increased time spent on the toilet. The longer fecal matter sits in the digestive tract, the more water the colon absorbs from it, making the mass hard to pass. Fiber and water can help. Conditions such as pregnancy and obesity may also cause hemorrhoids as an increased amount of pressure is put on the lower rectum. Aging may cause hemorrhoids as the tissues supporting the veins in the rectum become weak and stretch.

Different Types Of Hemorrhoids

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Symptoms of hemorrhoids may depend on the location. Internal hemorrhoids are located inside the rectum. The person affected usually does not feel these, and they do not cause discomfort; however, straining during a bowel movement may cause damage to an internal hemorrhoid's surface, causing it to bleed. Protruding hemorrhoids occur when an internal hemorrhoid is pushed through the anal opening. External hemorrhoids are located on the skin surrounding the anus, and thrombosed hemorrhoids occur when blood pools in an external hemorrhoid, forming a clot. Hemorrwedge Hemorroid Treatment Ice Pack can be used for reducing postpartum pain.

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