July 21, 2008

How Do I Know If I Have Hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids bothers close to 90% of people during their lifetime. Have you noticed bright red blood in your stool? The bright blood might by a sign of hemorrhoids.What Are Hemorrhoids?Hemorrhoids are actually swollen and inflamed veins that are located around the anus or lower rectum. Here are a few of the contributing factors of hemorrhoids:-Straining to move stools-Pregnancy-Chronic Constipation-Aging-Diarrhea-Anal IntercourseWhere Are Hemorrhoids Located?-Hemorrhoids are inside and above the anus (internal)-Under the skin and around the anus (external)-Hemorrhoids can arise from congestion of internal or external venous plexuses around the anal canal.Here Are A Few Of The Symptoms Of Hemorrhoids?-Internal hemorrhoids can show up as bright red blood in stool, in a toilet bowl and on toilet paper. It may also protrude through the anus outside the body, becoming irritated and painful. Maybe you have noticed symptoms like these in the bathroom.-External hemorrhoids may include painful swelling or a hard lump around the anus that results when a blood clot forms.Is Hemorrhoids Common?Nearly half the American population will have hemorrhoids, by the age of 50. Most notably though hemorrhoids are common among pregnant women. If you have been pregnant or know someone who has had […]

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