Hemorrhoids
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Also known as: pilesContent medically reviewed byDr. Rakshith BharadwajMD, Internal MedicineView full profile onLinkedInOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTSymptoms & ReportsSymptoms & ReportsIf you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms of Hemorrhoids, seek medical attention immediately.The symptoms include:Blood in stoolItching - or irritation in the Anal areaDiscomfort - pain or soreness in the Anal regionLumps - protruding from the Anal regionSwelling - in the Anal regionFeces - may leak out unintentionally Blood in stool Itching - or irritation in the Anal area Discomfort - pain or soreness in the Anal region Lumps - protruding from the Anal region Swelling - in the Anal region Feces - may leak out unintentionally It occurs when veins around the anus or rectum are dilated with blood. Following can be the reason for developing hemorrhoids: Pregnancy Aging Chronic constipation – straining to move stool causes pressure to develop Diarrhea – Chronic Diarrhea can result in this condition Obesity Anal Intercourse Family history Eating plenty of foods rich in fiber, such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, means stools will nearly always be soft Drinking plenty of fluids Avoid straining as it puts pressure on veins Do not hold the urge of using toilet Sitting or standing for a long time can put pressure on the veins Maintain healthy body weight Bleeding from anus Fissures and fistulate formation in the anal and rectal region Allergy or irritation Anal venous thromboses may develop after sclerotherapy Anal prolapse may occur with longstanding hemorrhoids
Blood in stool
Itching - or irritation in the Anal area
Discomfort - pain or soreness in the Anal region
Lumps - protruding from the Anal region
Swelling - in the Anal region
Feces - may leak out unintentionally
It occurs when veins around the anus or rectum are dilated with blood.
Following can be the reason for developing hemorrhoids:
Pregnancy
Aging
Chronic constipation – straining to move stool causes pressure to develop
Diarrhea – Chronic Diarrhea can result in this condition
Obesity
Anal Intercourse
Family history
Eating plenty of foods rich in fiber, such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, means stools will nearly always be soft
Drinking plenty of fluids
Avoid straining as it puts pressure on veins
Do not hold the urge of using toilet
Sitting or standing for a long time can put pressure on the veins
Maintain healthy body weight
Bleeding from anus
Fissures and fistulate formation in the anal and rectal region
Allergy or irritation
Anal venous thromboses may develop after sclerotherapy
Anal prolapse may occur with longstanding hemorrhoids
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