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Definition of hemorrhoids - from Wikipedia, the free
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hemorrhoids (AmE),
haemorrhoids (BrE), emerods, or
piles are swelling and inflammation of veins in the
rectum and anus. The anatomical term "hemorrhoids" technically
refers to "'Cushions of tissue filled with blood vessels at the
junction of the rectum and the anus." However, the term is
popularly used to refer to varicosities of the hemorrhoid
tissue. Perianal hematoma are sometimes misdiagnosed and
mislabeled as hemorrhoids, when in fact they have different
causes and treatments.
Hemorrhoids are a very common condition. It has been
estimated that approximately half of all Americans will have
hemorrhoids by the age of 50. If left untreated, the condition
of the rectal cavity and its functions may worsen.
Information about hemorrhoids as it
relates to internal hemorrhoid, internal piles related
topics.
Insufficient liquid can cause a hard stool, or even chronic
constipation, which can lead to hemorrhoidal irritation. An
excess of lactic acid in the stool, a product of excessive
consumption of dairy products such as cheese, can cause
irritation; reducing such consumption can bring relief. Vitamin
E deficiency is also a common cause. Eating fruit helps avoid
conditions that lead to hemorrhoids.
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hemorrhoid
Hemorrhoid Causes
Increased straining during bowel movements, by constipation
or diarrhea, may lead to hemorrhoids. It is thus a common condition due to constipation
caused by water retention in women experiencing premenstrual
syndrome or menstruation.
Hypertension, particularly portal hypertension, can also
cause hemorrhoids because of the connections between the portal
vein and the vena cava which occur in the rectal wall -- known
as portocaval anastomoses.
Obesity can be a factor by increasing rectal vein pressure.
Sitting for prolonged periods of time can cause hemorrhoids.
Poor muscle tone or poor posture can result in too much
pressure on the rectal veins.
Pregnancy causes hypertension and increases strain during
bowel movements, so hemorrhoids are often associated with
pregnancy.
Excessive consumption of alcohol or caffeine can cause
hemorrhoids. Both can cause diarrhea. Note that caffeine
ingestion increases blood pressure transiently, but is not
thought to cause chronic hypertension. Alcohol can also cause
alcoholic liver disease leading to portal hypertension.
Hemorrhoid Symptoms and
Cures
Many anorectal problems, including fissures, fistulae,
abscesses, anal melanoma or irritation and itching, and
retardation, also called pruritus ani, have similar symptoms
and are incorrectly referred to as hemorrhoids.
Hemorrhoids are usually not dangerous or life threatening.
In most cases, hemorrhoidal symptoms will go away within a few
days.
Although many people have hemorrhoids, not all experience
symptoms. The most common symptom of internal hemorrhoids is
bright red blood covering the stool, on toilet paper, or in the
toilet bowl. However, an internal hemorrhoid may protrude
through the anus outside the body, becoming irritated and
painful. This is known as a protruding hemorrhoid.
Symptoms of external hemorrhoids may include painful
swelling or a hard lump around the anus that results when a
blood clot forms. This condition is known as a thrombosed
external hemorrhoid.
In addition, excessive straining, rubbing, or cleaning
around the anus may cause irritation with bleeding and/or
itching, which may produce a vicious cycle of symptoms.
Draining anal mucus, produced by the dentate line may also
cause itching.
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