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Apr 28, 2006

Hemorrhoids: Best methods to cure hemorrhoids

by MariAnne/General

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Many of you have probably experienced problems with hemorrhoids. Since the problem is so common, we must ask ourselves whether there is an effective treatment for it or not? Many people do not know which the best treatment option is and they might think that only surgery can help them.

What are the hemorrhoids?


A precise definition of the hemorrhoids does not exist, but we could describe them as masses or clumps of tissue within the anal canal. These masses of tissue contain blood vessels and their surrounding, supporting tissue made up of muscle and elastic fibers. The anal canal is the name of the last four centimeters of the colon through which stool passes as it goes to the outside. To understand the anatomy we must make it clear that the anus is the opening of the anal canal to the outside world. Although most people think hemorrhoids are abnormal, it is only when the hemorrhoid cushions become too big that the hemorrhoids can cause problems and be considered as abnormal. In that case, we say that a person has hemorrhoids or swollen veins in rectum or anus. The type of hemorrhoids you have depends on where they occured at first.

•    Internal hemorrhoids involve the veins inside your rectum that usually do not hurt but they may bleed painlessly. Sometimes, an internal hemorrhoid may stretch down until it bulges outside your anus and that is called a prolapsed hemorrhoid. A prolapsed hemorrhoid will go back inside your rectum on its own. If it does not happen, you can gently push it back inside. If you cannot push it back, you should consult with a physician about surgical treatment options.
•    External hemorrhoids involve the veins outside the anus that can be itchy or painful and can crack and bleed. If a blood clot forms, you may feel a tender lump on the edge of your anus as a common symptom. You may see bright red blood on the toilet paper or in the toilet after a bowel movement, making the external hemorrhoids are easy to diagnose.

Prevalence of hemorrhoids

Although hemorrhoids occur in everyone, they become large and cause problems in only 4 percent of the general population in the world.
The hemorrhoids that cause problems are found equally in men and women. Their prevalence peaks between 45 and 65 years of age.

Anatomy of the hemorrhoids


The arteries supplying blood to the anal canal descend into the canal from the rectum above and form a rich network of arteries. These networks communicate with each other around the anal canal. Because of this rich network of arteries, hemorrhoid blood vessels have a ready supply of arterial blood. This explains why bleeding from hemorrhoids is bright red, or arterial blood, rather than dark red that might be venous blood. This is also the reason why bleeding from hemorrhoids can sometimes be severe. The blood vessels that supply the hemorrhoid vessels pass through the supporting tissue of the hemorrhoid cushions. Anal veins drain blood away from the anal canal and the hemorrhoids in two directions. The first direction is upwards into the rectum and the second is downwards beneath the skin surrounding the anus. The dentate line is a line within the anal canal that denotes the transition from anal skin to the lining of the rectum.

Formation of hemorrhoids


If the hemorrhoid originates at the top of the anal canal, it is an internal hemorrhoid. If it originates at the lower end of the anal canal near the anus, it is an external hemorrhoid. Technically, the differentiation between internal and external hemorrhoids is based on whether the hemorrhoid originates above or below the dentate line. As explained previously, hemorrhoid cushions in the upper anal canal contain blood vessels and their supporting tissues. There are usually three major hemorrhoid cushions oriented right posterior, right anterior and left lateral. During the formation of enlarged internal hemorrhoids, the vessels of the anal cushions swell. At the same time, the supporting tissues increases in size. The bulging mass of tissue and blood vessels protrudes into the anal canal. There it can cause problems. Unlike with the internal hemorrhoids, it is still not clear how external hemorrhoids form.

What causes hemorrhoids, and how to prevent it?


One of the main causes for hemorrhoids is straining when person is trying to have a bowel movement. This may happen if someone is constipated or if diarrhea occurs. It may also happen if a person is sitting on the toilet too long.  To prevent the hemorrhoids, you have to prevent constipation. To do this, you have to include more fiber in your diet. Fresh fruits, leafy vegetables and whole-grain breads and cereals are good sources of fiber that might help. Drink plenty of fluids, except alcohol, with eight glasses of water a day being the ideal. Of course, the regular and frequent exercise is healthy for hemorrhoids, as well as any other part of the body. Try to avoid laxatives except bulk-forming laxatives such as Fiberall or Metamucil. Other types of laxatives can lead to diarrhea, which can only worsen hemorrhoids condition. When you feel the need to have a bowel movement, do not wait too long to use the bathroom.

Treatment options for hemorrhoids


The first treatment usually aims to relieve the pain caused by the hemorrhoids. To relieve this pain, take warm soaks 3 or 4 times a day. Try to clean your anus after each bowel movement by patting gently with moist toilet paper or moistened pads such as baby wipes. Use ice packs to relieve swelling if it is presented. Use acetaminophen, ibuprofen or aspirin to help relieve pain. You may also apply a cream that contains witch hazel to the area or use a numbing ointment. Creams that contain hydrocortisone are helpful with itching and pain too. This way, the medical treatment of hemorrhoids should be relieving symptoms. In some cases, hemorrhoids must undergo a surgical procedure. In severe cases the doctor will shrink and destroy the hemorrhoid tissue.

 Who will need surgery as the treatment option for hemorrhoids?


The most painful hemorrhoids stop hurting on their own in 1 to 2 weeks but if hemorrhoids keep causing problems, you should talk to your doctor. Some doctors use rubber band-ligation to treat internal hemorrhoids. It involves placing a small rubber band around the base of the hemorrhoid. This will stop the flow of the blood to the area and the hemorrhoid withers away. Internal hemorrhoids may also be destroyed by burning them or injecting them with chemicals. A hemorrhoidectomy is a procedure in which the hemorrhoids are removed surgically. It might be the only treatment option if the internal hemorrhoids are prolapsed or very large.

What is the best method to cure hemorrhoids?


Most people with hemorrhoids have tried everything, including doctor prescribed medication. In some cases, you might think that nothing works for you. Anyway, you should try to treat your hemorrhoids the natural way. Everyone should know there is no need to sit on your hemorrhoids any longer. You should seek treatment immediately while you still can, because it is important to treat your hemorrhoids as early as you notice them. It is better to deal with them before the condition worsens to a stage where hemorrhoid surgery is the only option. If you notice bleeding or protrusion during bowel movements, pain, itching or sensitive lumps in the anal area you should try natural hemorrhoids treatment. It is possible to cure internal or external hemorrhoids, bleeding hemorrhoids and anal fissures. Natural way could provide instant pain relief, stop bleeding and promote healing. More importantly, it is possible to see a fast reduction in the pile size and elimination of hemorrhoids. You might try the Neo Healar, which is a 100% nature product and the best method to cure hemorrhoids.
The earlier you use Neo Healar, the faster you will be able to treat your hemorrhoids.

Natural treatment for hemorrhoids without surgery


Neo Healar hemorrhoid treatment cream is proven, natural cure for hemorrhoids that prevents going to surgery. Neo Healar is developed by a group of medical experts. It is a hemorrhoid treatment cream which has been used in advanced scientific medical research. Neo Healar, created with the help of traditional herbal knowledge, is effective for mild hemorrhoids symptoms, internal and external hemorrhoids, bleeding and thrombosed hemorrhoids. It might even help with anal fissures, where surgery was thought of as inevitable. The problem is that when you suffer from hemorrhoids your rectal veins become bulged, dilated and at times, inflamed. Because of that you can feel a lump and experience pain in the anal area as one of hemorrhoids symptoms. As a result, the walls become thin and you may bleed, but if this continues the veins may protrude. When you understand this process, the principle of hemorrhoid treatment becomes clear. The goal is to return the dilated rectal veins into normal condition and pain and bleeding will be gone. Neo Healar is based on the traditional formula used to treat hemorrhoids, as a 100% herbal preparation that contains four natural occurring plants. Those are Lupinus Albus, Vateria Indica, Mentha Piperita and Aloe Vera.

This cream uses three steps to total hemorrhoid treatment. First, it soothes, giving a cooling sensation and soothing effect to calm the inflamed tissues immediately upon contact. Then it heals with effective anti-inflammatory, astringent and antiseptic medical properties. It helps accelerate the anal skin healing process and restore dilated and inflamed veins to the normal condition. It also repairs the damage and improves blood flow to the ano-rectal area.

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Author's biography

Marrianne is senior nurse in Adelaide in Australia. She is stationed in the department of Nursing. Over her long term employment of more than 20 years she gained a lot of medical practice with patients. She is a mother of two teenage daughters with a lot of experience in family and relationships.

Article sources
  • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemorrhoidectomy
  • http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hemorrhoids/DS00096



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Posted 22/12/09 - 06:21 by Guest
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Posted 21/03/09 - 02:01 by tisashwani
Hemroids is a painful disease and now a days around 40% to 50% of people are suffering from it. It is prominent among all age groups and also known as Piles. The main cause of hemorrhoids is swelling of rectum veins. Generally most of us have normal hemorrhoids which do not require any treatment but when it grows more than normal then medical treatments become necessary. Hemorrhoids can cause discomfort, pain due to bleeding, itching and social embarrassment. The most common symptoms of hemorrhoids are bleeding, Inflammation in the anus and strained bowel movement. Hemroids requires proper treatments other wise in some cases it can be a serious health problems.

Types of Hemorrhoids

There are two types of hemorrhoids - External and internal hemorrhoids which symptoms are different. External hemorrhoids appear outside the anus and can be easily identified form bleeding. Internal hemorrhoids appears outside the rectum and generally difficult to identify. Some times bleeding while passing stool may be symptoms of internal hemroids.

Treatment Methods

There are many methods of treating hemorrhoids such as injection therapy, surgery and use of hemroid drugs and creams. Amongst all these, hemroids cream is most easy, effective and painless treatment in most situations. It provides relief from pain and reduces swelling and shrink in short period of time.

Hemroids cream are generally used in external hemorrhoids but in some cases it can be also used in internal hemorrhoids. The best creams are that which can provide quick and permanent relief. The most common ingredient in hemroids treatments creams are petroleum jelly, glycerin, cocoa butter, benzocaine, pramoxine, benzyl alcohol, dibucaine, dyclonine etc.

Hemroids cream is a common product of pharmacy. Some cream products are sold in local market that cannot provide proper treatment and in some cases it can be very harmful for sufferers. So it is a common question that how to find the best and effective hemorrhoids creams which contain active ingredients mentioned above and one can easily identify that whether active ingredients are included in creams or not by looking on information panel, usually back sides of medication packaging.

Some of the effective and popular hemroids creams are available on the internet also. One can get all the desired information about the product and review the feedbacks of the users of the cream. This could be the best way to find effective hemroids creams online.

More information about effective hemroids creams can be found though different forums. Any one can participate in forums, ask question about creams and treatments and can find more information about good creams. Also effective creams can be found by product search web sites.

Medical practitioners and doctors can also suggest the effective hemroids creams on the basis of symptoms and ingredients of creams. So don’t worry if you are a hemorrhoids sufferer, in most situations by easy hemroids cream treatments, you can be free from this painful disease.
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